6 months contract/Hybrid/400 per day/Dublin
Job Purpose
* To manage and complete assigned Medical Communications deliverables at high quality standards and in accordance with agreed timelines.
* Projects include manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide sets, satellite symposia content, congress or advisory board reports, publication planning and medical education materials for internal medical and/or clinical teams.
Major Activities
* Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products.
* Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and secondary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials based on direction and materials supplied by customers.
* Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings etc.), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings.
* Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review.
* As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proof reading of the above-mentioned documents to meet customer expectations.
* Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way.
* Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP3.
* Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed and to work on projects across multiple brands at any given time.
* Interpret and apply clinical data in medical communication deliverables.
* Work in conjunction with service team and line manager to develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion.
* Provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving.
* Collate and incorporate author/customers comments.
* Lead and/or participate in author/client teleconferences.
* Provide accurate citations in text (utilizing Reference Manager system), a bibliography, and appropriately annotated references for medical review.
* Participate in strategic and tactical publications planning and related research.
* Work as part of a team; mentor new and less experienced colleagues as and when required.
* Support people and performance management.
* Maintain records for all assigned projects including archiving.
* Maintain audit, SOP, WP, and training compliance.
* Perform additional work-related tasks as assigned. Travel may be required.
Key Performance Indicators
* Adheres to quality, timeliness, and productivity of deliverables as per KPI targets.
* Attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy in medical writing.
* Ability to identify key issues and to overcome challenges or obstacles creatively and strategically.
* Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
* Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal.
* Exceptional organizational skills with adeptness at multitasking.
* Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work under time constraints.
* Ability to interact effectively in a team-oriented environment.
* Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (e.g., manuscripts, posters, etc.).
* Understanding of good publication practice guidelines (GPP3).
* Adheres to Novartis values and behaviors.
Ideal Background
Education:
* Minimum: Minimum science degree or equivalent.
* Desirable: MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications.
* Medical writing experience.
* Good understanding of industry work processes for publications.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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