Associate Director, Medical Communications
Location
Foster, CA | United States
Job description
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare liver diseases affecting children and adults. Propelled by our passion for patients and their families, we’re focused on turning possibilities into realities. Using data and meaningful evidence, our goal is to transform scientific discoveries into therapies that are poised to positively impact the treatment of rare liver diseases. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously. Learn more about our work, our culture, and what it’s like to be a part of our team: .
POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Director of Medical Communications is a critical team role with a high-level of accountability, reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs. This role will focus on developing and executing Medical Team materials and initiatives, including development, approval, and roll-out of Field Medical Materials; creation of content for and execution of Medical Advisory Boards; and creation of content for and execution of Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives. The Associate Director of Medical Communications will collaborate with external Medical Communications agencies and Medical Education partners to create timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging tools and programs that support Mirum scientific and medical objectives. They will also manage the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials, and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the Medical Team. Essential to this role is the ability to effectively communicate and work with internal stakeholders and external thought leaders in a fast-paced environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and update Field Medical Materials, materials for Medical Advisory Boards, and materials for Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives independently or with guidance from the Director of Medical Affairs
- Ensure all Medical Materials are timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging; are consistent with Mirum scientific and medical objectives; and meet appropriate Regulatory and Compliance standards for the intended use and audience
- Manage the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the Medical Team
- Coordinate Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) Committee submission and review of Medical Materials
- Organize Medical Advisory Board meetings including operational planning for advisory boards (contracting with advisors, approving FMV honoraria, securing venue, travel, etc.)
- Plan and execute scientific/medical education (non-CME) such as: Scientific Symposia at congresses or Web-based education, including operational planning for such activities
- Engage internal and external subject matter experts, when appropriate, for participation in Medical Communications or Medical Education activities and content development
- Assist with the creation of other scientific documents (e.g., medical science liaison [MSL] training slide decks, training tools, and FAQs)
- Ensure Medical Communications initiatives and tactics are executed within agreed upon timeline and budget
- Support commercial team on various tactics (e.g. Brand Plan and commercial materials)
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience:
- Advanced degree (i.e. PharmD, MD, PhD, RN, MS/MA) from an accredited university/program
- 5+ years of experience of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, and/or Medical Communications experience in an agency or pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set
- Pharmaceutical industry fellowship within Medical Affairs or Medical Communications may satisfy experience requirement
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and/or agencies to develop medical field materials/tools
- Experience in liver disease or rare disease desired
- Experience managing vendors and budgets desired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Veeva Systems, search engines (PubMed, etc.), references databases (e.g., EndNote, Reference Manager), etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is essential
- Working knowledge of regulations which guide promotional and non-promotional activities of pharmaceutical companies, and experience with their application
- Knowledge and proficiency in Veeva Vault and Veeva CRM is strongly desired
- Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be well-organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to interact with and coordinates appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, statistics, regulatory, publications, etc.) as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects
- Ability to work independently with some supervision and guidance
- Ability to travel (US and International) approximately 25% of time
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
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