Associate Director, Medical Communications (VLX)

MISSION

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director/Director, Medical Communications for the volixibat Portfolio Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT) is a critical team role with a high-level of accountability, reporting to the GMAT Lead. This role will focus on developing and executing GMAT 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/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 collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials, and strategic planning and development of new tools based on the needs and objectives of the GMAT. 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

Ensuring Medical Affairs initiatives and tactics are executed within agreed upon timeline and budget Organize scientific advisory boards and investigator meetings including operational planning for advisory boards (contracting with advisors, approving FMV honoraria, securing venue, travel, accommodations), content development and speaker preparation Plan and execute congress related activities: session planning, KOL engagement, advocacy engagement, pre and post congress debriefs, daily debriefs, congress summary and educational and scientific booth activities Plan and execute scientific/medical education (non-CME) such as: scientific symposia at congresses, web-based medical education, along with the development of MSL materials (reactive and proactive) Working with/supporting the VLX GMAL on all medical affairs related activities, as well as with the Mirum leadership team (providing project tracker or status updates as needed) Supporting commercial on various tactics (e.g. Brand Plan and commercial materials)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate (i.e. RN, BS/BA, MS/MA, PharmD) level of degree from an accredited university/program 5+ years of experience of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, MSL, and/or Medical Communications experience in an agency or pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set Possesses substantial understanding of liver disease or had rare disease experience. 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. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy across assets and launches. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with and coordinates appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, statistics, regulatory, publications, chemistry, manufacturing, controls ‘CMC’ etc.) as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects. Represents or Mirum at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific congresses, regulatory meetings, along with advisory boards etc. Ability to work independently with some supervision and guidance. Exercises sound judgment within well-defined practices and policies Ability to manage budget for assigned projects Clinical experience/research background or knowledge in one of following areas: liver diseases, pediatrics/neonatal care, cholestasis or rare diseases is preferred Work Environment: This is a high growth, fast paced organization. The ability to be productive and successful in a work environment is critical. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally is required, it is anticipated that this will be 30% of work time. The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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