BlueRock Therapeutics

Director, Medical Communications

BlueRock Therapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Lead the creation and execution of the global medical communication strategy across BRTx pipeline development programs in neurology and ophthalmology.
  • Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate medical content including slide decks, FAQs, publications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
  • Partner with Clinical Development, Early commercialization, Regulatory, Program Management, and Corporate Development to ensure consistency and alignment across all external communications
  • Lead the development and management of Scientific Communication Platforms (SCPs) and Lexicon/Glossary documents for bemdaneprocel and OPCT-001
  • Lead strategic publication planning and execution in alignment with GPP and ICMJE guidelines, corporate goals and goals of the Medical Affairs team
  • Support advisory boards
  • Lead strategic planning and execution of medical and scientific congresses, including abstract submissions, symposia, medical booth activities and KOL engagement
  • Support the development and maintenance of a dynamic KOL profiling strategy to identify, segment, and prioritize key external experts
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop training materials for field medical and commercial teams
  • Ensure all content is compliant with regulatory requirements and company standards
  • Manage external vendors and medical writers as needed
  • Report directly to the Vice President of Medical affairs.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in life sciences or related field required
  • 5+ years of relevant medical communications experience in biotech/pharma, preferably in neurology or ophthalmology and/or cell and gene therapy.
  • Experience with management of medical communication agencies and direct reports
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful communication for scientific and clinical audiences
  • Experience supporting publications at various stages of development
  • Solid understanding of GCP, ICH, GPP, and regulatory requirements for scientific communication
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage multiple priorities, manage vendors and navigate the alliance work with Bayer
  • Ability to manage a medical communications agency, at least 1 direct report and nurture authoring KOLs while maintaining timelines.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to operate in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving professional environment.
  • Ability to navigate collaboration with cross-functional partners within BRTx and Bayer
  • Prior experience managing publication planning and congress activities (in neurology and/or ophthalmology) and vendor management
  • Prior experience with Alliance management
  • Ability to travel up to 15%

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
medical communicationscientific content developmentpublication planningregulatory complianceproject managementdata translationvendor managementKOL engagementGCPICH
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationability to manage multiple prioritiesability to thrive in fast-paced environmentleadershiptraining developmentstrategic planningadaptability
Certifications
PhDPharmD