Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

At Collegium Pharmaceutical, we are building a leading, diversified specialty pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a portfolio of meaningfully differentiated medications to treat serious medical conditions, including severe and persistent pain and ADHD.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications, is responsible for supporting Collegium's product portfolio through the development and dissemination of accurate and strategic scientific content. This role is to ensure communications are scientifically sound and convey the key messages to different audiences. The Senior Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the strategy and activities of the Medical Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure all scientific communications adhere to regulatory guidelines and industry standards including ICMJE guidelines
2. Contribute to the development, implementation, and execution of publication strategies and plans including forecasting publication timelines, resources and managing costs associated with pub development
3. Serve as the subject matter expert on publication-related matters including internal and external medical inquiries and reviews
4. Establish and manage strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including KOLs to ensure high-quality analysis, interpretation, communication, and publication planning of data
5. Interpret study results and collaborate with HCPs (e.g., study Investigators, physicians) in the development of scientific communications content, such as conference proceedings (e.g., abstracts and presentations) and/or journal manuscripts
6. Initiate ad hoc data analysis (e.g., survival analysis) of clinical data sets and provide strategic recommendations to key stakeholders
7. Develop and lead the slide development of studies and able to present upon request
8. Responsible for managing the publication process through Veeva and MRC
9. Provide support and lead congress-specific activities
10. Own the library of key publication resources
11. Uphold and consistently demonstrate Collegium's Core Values
12. Be accountable for delivery of team goals
13. Communicate clearly with explanations and clarifying questions
14. Implement continuous improvements and solve routine problems
15. Develop skills within a narrow technical domain, some independence

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

Leadership Behaviors are a core set of behaviors that vary based on Level in the organization categorized under Head, Heart, and Guts.

1. Head
   • Know our Business
   • Think Critically
   • Decide
   • Execute
2. Heart
   • Collaborate
   • Develop
   • Communicate
   • Embrace Authenticity
3. Guts
   • Be Disruptive
   • Innovate
   • Evolve
   • Be Tenacious

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in biological science or related field required (PharmD, Ph.D., or MD)
2. 3-5 years of related experience within medical affairs role (MSL, Medical Information, Medical Communications, Publications, etc.) strongly preferred
3. Knowledge of the Pain Management and Neurology therapeutic areas preferred
4. Advanced knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
5. Ability to work well in cross-functional groups and in a matrix organization
6. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
7. Some knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical development and commercialization process
8. Familiarity with regulatory and publication guidelines regarding medical communications strategy and execution