Exec Dir Scientific Communications

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

- Build and scale the Amgen India Scientific Communications and Publications capability, including establishing an end-to-end Medical Communications hub.
- Lead the Scientific Communications (SciComm) Team across the Therapeutic Area (TA) portfolio, managing both marketed products and pipeline molecules.
- Partner with Global Medical Affairs strategy leads to develop and execute strategic plans and high-quality scientific content (publications, global medical content, payer-relevant content) aligned with product and franchise strategies for Global and US markets.
- Lead worldwide delivery of medical content for Global, US, and countries including publications, medical education, congress content, medical information, and medical reviews.
- Drive the adoption of innovative approaches and digital solutions (e.g., Gen AI) to make complex scientific data more accessible and engaging.
- Ensure alignment of scientific messages across all platforms and materials.

Team Management:

- Mentor, inspire, and manage a diverse team of scientific communication specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Recruit, retain, and motivate high-performing staff, ensuring effective talent management and succession planning.
- Provide structured training programs and hands-on projects to develop team members skills and career growth.

Collaboration and Compliance:

- Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment of scientific messages.
- Partner with Amgen's Global Commercial Capabilities team to build an integrated omnichannel platform.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to develop strategic plans for top-tier global congresses and oversee medical lead activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant SciComm SOPs and systems, and evolve procedures to meet regulatory, legal, and industry guidelines.
- Lead and drive cross-functional solutions for US MLR submissions.

Operational Excellence:

- Lead cross-product prioritization processes and resource allocation to meet program goals on time and within budget.
- Manage and oversee vendor and agency partnerships, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Develop and evolve systems and procedures to incorporate appropriate technology innovations that drive operational efficiency, productivity, and adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), key control indicators (KCIs), and key quality indicators (KQIs) to track performance and continuously improve.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Doctorate degree & 6 years of scientific communications experience OR
- Master's degree & 10 years of scientific communications experience OR
- Bachelor's degree & 12 years of scientific communications experience
- 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree in a life science discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- Prior experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development within the biopharmaceutical industry
- Previous leadership experience managing a function and managing direct reports
- Deep understanding of Good Publication Practices and familiarity with external guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), time management, project planning, and the ability to present to executives
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory and legal/health system environment
- Finance and budget management experience

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