Director, Scientific Communications
Company: Avanir Pharmaceuticals
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
The Director, Scientific Communications oversees the development
and execution of strategic publication plans for all Avanir
products and therapeutic areas. As part of their role, the Director
is responsible for all aspects of publications development and
accountable for meeting publication development
timelines/deadlines, including hands-on project management and
in-depth scientific knowledge. As part of responsibilities for
publications development for Avanir, this individual ensures
compliance with the corporate publications policy and standard
operating procedures and with external guidelines on good
publication practices. Additionally, the Director updates internal
stakeholders on publication-related activities.The Director will
work closely with the therapeutic area medical director and
participate in cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment
of the publications with the overall Medical strategy and
communication objectives.Essential Job Functions:Development of a
comprehensive, cross functional strategic publication plan and the
delivery of the publications included in this plan, including
participation in data analysis efforts, editing and preparation of
publications for submission, while ensuring adherence to policies
and procedures established by Avanir, journals, and ICMJE.Translate
medical strategies and objectives into actionable long-term
strategic publication plans.Ensure endorsement of publication plan
by governance bodies prior to execution; continuously evolve plan
in conjunction with scientific landscape.Demonstrate the
understanding of the disease area, medical strategies and
objectives necessary to provide strategic input to a broad range of
stakeholders on matters related to publication planning & data
dissemination/disclosure.Implement effective and consistent
strategies for engaging external expertise (e.g. Publication
Steering Committee) to advise and shape publication plan
strategy.Lead planning and executing all scientific content around
relevant conferences and Medical Booth.Manage vendors to ensure
deliverables are on time, within budget, and of high quality prior
to subsequent internal review.Work collaboratively with internal
functional partners on Publications and communications strategies
as needed to enhance the value of Avanir products.Build and lead a
high performing, cross-functional Scientific communications team
engaged in the planning, integration and execution of medical
publication activities.Grow department, through development of SOPs
/ work processes and recruitment of additional key medical talent,
when required.Support and oversee the development of a scientific
training curriculum and field tools for Medical Science Liaisons
and Health Outcomes Liaisons.Develop/Oversee the development and
creation of literature updates.Manage the publication budget
supporting multiple products and scientific activities.Report
publication metrics on key objectives to management.This job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education/
Qualifications:Bachelor---s degree required with a preference in
life science, business, journalism, or communication. Advanced
degree Master---s, Ph.D., PharmD, or MD strongly preferred.At least
10 years' relevant experience, including 8 years management
experience.Able to work independently, with strong leadership
skills, and effectively manage teams and projects.Strategic and
analytical thinker with the ability to plan and design effective
product life cycle strategies.Ability to negotiate and influence
leadership and key opinion leaders in a variety of
forums.Experience working across a broad range of functional areas
and effectively collaborating with Medical Affairs, Health
Outcomes, R&D, Regulatory, Legal and Commercial Teams.Knowledge
of the pharmaceutical industry with a broad range of therapy
understanding, and an understanding of the drug development
process.Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft
packages is required.Ability to manage multiple projects at one
time with a sense of urgency.Excellent interpersonal and
organizational skills with exceptional time management skills are
required for this highly visible positionPhysical Requirements:This
position primarily works in an office environment. It requires the
ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and frequent
walking. Daily use of a computer, phone, office equipment and other
computing and digital devices is required. May be required to stand
for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the
facilities. Some local travel may be necessary, so the ability to
travel by plane, operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid
Driver---s license and/or effectively navigate public
transportation is required. While performing the responsibilities
of the job, the employee must be able to read and respond to
interoffice communications as well as effectively participate in
meetings. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands
and fingers, to lift up to 20 lbs., pull, push, carry, handle or
feel. The employee is required to carry, handle items, reach with
arms and hands, to stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Mental
demands may require prolonged concentration, reading comprehension,
understanding and interpretation of concepts, ideas and
philosophies. The physical demands of the position described herein
are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to
successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable
accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or
perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job described unless such accommodations would cause Avanir an
undue burden.Work Environment:While performing the responsibilities
of the job, these work environment characteristics are
representative of the environment the job holder will encounter.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job unless
such accommodations would cause Avanir an undue burden. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
exposed to moving carts, mechanical equipment (copiers, computers,
coffee machines) and vehicles. May be subject to smells and odors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to
moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average
and normal.EEO Statement:As an equal opportunity employer, Avanir
Pharmaceuticals is committed to providing all applicants and
employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless
of sex, race, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability,
pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation
transgender status, gender identity, marital status, military or
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local law. All Avanir Pharmaceuticals employees,
officers, principles, agents, and representatives are expressly
prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. Consistent
with federal, state, and local requirements, Avanir Pharmaceuticals
will reasonably accommodate any qualified individual with a
disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to
perform the essential functions or the job, unless doing so would
create an undue hardship.Avanir Pharmaceuticals shall abide by the
requirements of 41 CFR-60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These
regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals
on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require
affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors
to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans
and individuals with disabilities. Full time
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