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Senior Scientific Advisor, Publications, Medical & Scientific Communications

Agency Equivalent: Senior Scientific Director, Publications

In concert with the medical leads, the Senior Scientific Advisor, Publications will support all publication projects across our client roster to ensure quality and timely delivery. In this multifaceted role, he/she will support publication deliverables from A to Z – whether that may be conducting research for a literature review and gap analysis, researching congresses and preparing a congress plan, crafting a strategically relevant poster for a congress, or writing a target journal outreach email, this candidate will be open and eager to support the team in any way. The Senior Scientific Advisor will interface with all stakeholders, from clients to medical leads, senior management to medical writers, and work closely with them to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic relevance. The Senior Scientific Advisor will be the medical voice and steward for the Publications department.

This candidate will be viewed as a medical stronghold as well as a publication professional with great understanding of GPP 2022 and ICMJE to foster compliant development of accurate and timely publications.

Publications

• Be responsible for supporting a cross-functional publication team (COO, EVP, Medical, Medical Leads, Publications Team) to develop strategic publication plans and detailed tactics to execute those plans.
• Create content to drive the execution of these tactics.
• Communicate effectively about the plan to different audiences.
• Be comfortable communicating complex medical concepts and data to all audiences.
• Be the voice of medical in relation to publication activities and plans; have a collaborative POV and enjoy real-time problem solving with clients.
• Demonstrate willingness and eagerness to support the publications team from any angle.
• Drive effective execution of tactics within a rigorous framework that operates according to established best practices.
• Strong and continual focus on scientific integrity and ethics.
• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• In concert with the publications team, serve as the publications expert for internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (e.g., consultants, advisors, external experts, journals, and professional societies)
• Be the medical publication spokesperson for all aspects related to the publications within a given asset
• Be part of cross-functional initiatives in line with achieving overall team objectives
• Recognize emerging compliance risks and proactively contribute to risk mitigation plans.
• Lead efforts to establish and strategically deliver enterprise best practice.

Project Management 

• Responsible for overall medical management of complex, highly visible projects on specific accounts including coordination of digital and interactive content, working with content experts to validate scientific accuracy, project goals, and timelines.
• Develop creative concepts, prepare and deliver client presentations in a manner that effectively showcases the featured content as directed by client, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Drive long-term planning of assigned accounts including timelines, quality assurance, SOP creation and adherence, and budget monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal project team members to ensure client expectations are being met.
• Monitor projects to guarantee adherence and pull-through of client strategy.
• Synthesize client feedback for implementation by project team members.
• Track and report on all opportunities, key milestones, support requirements, etc.
• Manage and attend relevant internal meetings, as assigned.
• Contribute to enhanced customer service through timeliness and quality of communications and deliverables, including thorough hand-offs to internal project teams. Develop and maintain working knowledge of managed products and disease areas.
• Manage faculty recruitment, engagement, and relationships on behalf of clients.
• Participated in internal brainstorming, key client strategy and planning sessions, and Summit Global Health strategy/planning sessions. 

Development of Scientific Content

• Authors/supports publication and presentation of product and disease state information in support of client strategy.
• Creates and presents content in support of client strategy and objectives.
• Critically reviews technical and scientific reports from external sources for inclusion as a resource for content development.
• Reviews clinical regulatory documents and common technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance in all content created Identifies, develops, recommends and/or negotiates scientifically sound, creative solutions to meet clients’ critical business needs. 

Client Relations and Management

• Maintain regular contact with client to ensure expectations are met; establish oneself as the medical partner for clients
• Collaborate with internal project team members and departments including Scientific Services, Interactive, and Marketing to ensure client expectations are being met.
• Play key role in new business development including brainstorming client solutions, pitching new business, supporting pitch presentation development, and organizing client kickoff meetings. 

Brand Management

• Establish meaningful, professional relationships with various client stakeholders, including gaining understanding of their individual roles, communication preferences, personal motivators, and the desired outcomes for the brand and for the team.
• Ensure Simpson Healthcare/IQVIA brand is properly represented and promoted throughout client interactions, communications, and deliverables.
• Promote and deliver service levels which are sustainable and allow for efficient delivery of a quality product.
• Provide data, decisions and delivery of services in support of client, project and community success. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• PharmD, MD, or PhD, in a relevant field At least 5 years of experience in academics, pharmaceutical industry, or medical communications
• Strong knowledge of medical information resources and how to access and extract key information
• Demonstrated skills to guide and work with a team and be willing to work in an environment where individual initiative and accountability to the team are required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects effectively
• Solutions-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to travel for representation of company at client meetings, medical or industry conferences, pitch presentations, and other meetings as needed 
• Demonstrate best practice knowledge of publication planning and tactical execution
• Creative problem-solver
• Comfort in multiple therapeutic areas
• Knowledge of scientific and regulatory requirements applicable to early phase clinical studies, study protocols, and reports
• Familiar with current GPP and ICMJE guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clinical data-interpretation skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to plan/organize and multitask

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $113,900.00 - $189,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.