USA - Senior Internal Communications Lead

Remote Role

Job/Position: Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Gastroenterology (GI),

IBD
BU/Organization: GMA/Medical

Functions Department: Global Medical Communications

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications is a dynamic, strategic role within
Global Medical Affairs that collaborates with cross-functional partners to oversee one or
more disease areas / assets on a Global level
Responsible for the strategic co-development and execution of medical communication
plans encompassing tactics such as: core content, scientific communication platforms,
HCP education, congress activities, digital initiatives, and communication planning
Lead medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials
Apply medical communications expertise and business acumen to further therapeutic area
and global medical communication strategy

SCOPE
Financial:

Geographic Scope: Global
*if applicable
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage Global Medical Communications planning and execution for GI
The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications leads and is accountable for asset
level medical communication strategies and implementation
Leads Medical Communication initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery against medical
plans
Interface with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership and technical expertise
across GI, contributing to launch and life-cycle management of a medical unit
Lead and execute diverse medical communication tactics related to core content (e.g. slide
decks), scientific communication platforms (SCP), HCP education (e.g. symposia), congress
activities (e.g. medical booth), digital initiatives (e.g. webinars), and communication planning
(e.g. integrated communications plans)
Coordinate with the Group Lead to monitor performance of goals and delivery of medical

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communications plans
Mentorship or matrix management of global medical communications colleagues, fellows,
managers, and senior managers
Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management for assigned asset(s)

Conduct medical aspects of Material Review and Approval
Participate in the International CMLR review process as required and ensure materials are
medically sound and aligned with relevant company strategy
Work with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to resolve questions and provide leadership in
concept design and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials.
Provide Medical Affairs representation during concept design of materials
Ensure materials adhere to the International CMLR standards and that data is communicated
in an ethical, compliant, and accurate manner
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity
of technical knowledge)
Possesses deep level of understanding of core Medical Communications materials (scientific
platform, lexicon, core slide decks, communication plan, etc) and can fairly independently drive
updates/revisions to these materials.
Knowledge of the GI therapeutic area is a plus
Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication,
influencing others, managing change)
Effectively drives and influences project teams towards objectives while enabling and making
decisions
Leads one or more asset level strategies
Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions,
autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)
o Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive
innovative solutions
o Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless
execution

Accountable for designing and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope
Enables the tactical execution of the GMC vision and mission
Leads and is accountable for asset level strategies being implemented
Ability to seek input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions
Ability to incorporate feedback and follow up quickly to support swift decision-making and to
support flawless execution
Ability to identify when decisions need to be escalated
Ability to identify risks and propose alternative solutions
Interaction (The span and nature of one's engagement with others when performing one's job,
internal and external relationships)
Leads engagement with internal key stakeholders (i.e. Global Medical Affairs strategy, TAU,
Global Outcomes Research and Epidemiology [GEO], biostats, GPT/GPLS, Region/LOCs,

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and Publications) independently and on a regular basis.
Creates an internal and external sphere of influence in area of expertise (e.g. networking and
speaking at professional conferences)
Mentorship or matrix management of fellows
Commitment to DE&I

Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)
Identifies and researches new innovative approaches and leverages fit-for-purpose methods
Willing to explore and/or lead Medical Communications innovations as appropriate
Ability to identify issues but also offer solutions and possible alternatives; may assist in
directing corrective action.

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment,
cultural considerations)
May require working across different franchises within the therapeutic area as needed
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: (List the essential and
desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job.
Any minimum requirements should be noted.)
A relevant healthcare degree is required. A medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN,
MS, etc) is preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix
structure and medical affairs roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Medical
Communications, Medical Education, Publications) for candidates with doctoral degree. Minimum
7 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry for candidates with a master's degree
Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork
Critical thinker able to understand complex scenarios and focus on priorities
Good knowledge of medical communication approaches and best practices
Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication
strategy and execution
Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be required
Previous experience in GI is a plus