POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Global Medical Communications for the LIVMARLI/Bile Acid Portfolio Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT) is a critical team role with a high-level of accountability, reporting to the GMAT Lead. This role will focus on developing and executing GMAT materials and initiatives, including development, approval, and roll-out of Field Medical Materials; creation of content for and execution of Medical Advisory Boards; and creation of content for and execution of Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives. The Associate Director of Medical Communications will collaborate with external Medical Communications agencies and Medical Education partners to create timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging tools and programs that support Mirum scientific and medical objectives. They will also collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials, and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the GMAT. Essential to this role is the ability to effectively communicate and work with internal stakeholders and external thought leaders in a fast-paced environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and update Field Medical Materials, materials for Medical Advisory Boards, and materials for Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives independently or with guidance
• Ensure all Medical Materials are timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging; are consistent with Mirum scientific and medical objectives; and meet appropriate Regulatory and Compliance standards for the intended use and audience
• Collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the Medical Team
• Manage Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) Committee submission and review of Medical Materials
• Organize Medical Advisory Board meetings including operational planning for advisory boards (contracting with advisors, approving FMV honoraria, securing venue, travel, etc.)
• Plan and execute scientific/medical education (non-CME) such as: Scientific Symposia at congresses or web-based education, medical education content at congress booths, or other medical education activities
• Engage internal and external subject matter experts, when appropriate, for participation in Medical Communications or Medical Education activities and content development
• Assist with the creation of other scientific documents (e.g., medical science liaison [MSL] training slide decks, training tools, and FAQs)
• Ensure Medical Communications initiatives and tactics are executed within agreed upon timeline and budget
• Support commercial team on various tactics (e.g. Brand Plan and commercial materials)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience:

• Advanced degree (i.e. PharmD, MD, PhD, RN, MS/MA) from an accredited university/program
• 5+ years of experience of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, MSL, and/or Medical Communications experience in an agency or pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set
• Pharmaceutical industry fellowship within Medical Affairs or Medical Communications may satisfy experience requirement
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and/or agencies to develop medical field materials/tools
• Experience in liver disease or rare disease desired
• Experience managing vendors and budgets desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Veeva Systems, search engines (PubMed, etc.), references databases (e.g., EndNote, Reference Manager), etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is essential
• Knowledge and proficiency in Veeva Vault and Veeva CRM is strongly desired
• Working knowledge of regulations which guide promotional and non-promotional activities of pharmaceutical companies, and experience with their application
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be well-organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, statistics, regulatory, publications, etc.) and coordinate on appropriate scientific and medical activities as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects
• Ability to work independently with some supervision and guidance
• Ability to travel (US and International) approximately 25% of time

The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $210,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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POSITION SUMMARY 

This position supports key Scientific Affairs initiatives aligned with the strategic plan, focusing on diagnosis and education related to genetic causes of cholestasis, including adult PFIC and unexplained cholestasis. Additionally, this individual will serve as a genetics and disease expert for Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS), bile acid synthesis disorders (BASDs), Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSDs), and cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX), with a focus on patient diagnosis and treatment. This position is field-based requiring engagement with physicians, key opinions leaders in medicine and research, and patient advocacy leaders.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support disease state education and reinforce the importance of diagnostic testing and treatment in cholestatic liver disease, SLOS, BASDs, ZSDs, and CTX per request (e.g. grand rounds, executive presentations and KOL engagements)
• Educate physicians utilizing the company’s sponsored testing programs about best practices in interpretation of genetic results
• Expertly articulate relevant scientific and clinical information relative to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers
• Utilize scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and payors
• Collaborating with external scientists and clinicians on projects related to the identification and treatment of diseases of interest
• Serving as point-of-contact for the sponsored-testing program in cholestasis and lead projects related to its optimization such as transition to WES as well as need for ongoing revisions and reflex testing
• Developing and executing strategy that facilitates the reclassification of variants of unknown significance in PFIC
• Supporting the development, analyses and dissemination of data from real-world registries and data repositories of genetic causes of cholestasis
• Facilitate and advance externally supported research concepts to Vice President of Scientific Affairs
• Contributing to the overall strategic plan and developing data generation and dissemination activities that support the plan
• Leading the development of scientific publications that support the overall (Livmarli) Brand Plan and Medical Strategic Plan that are directed towards the diagnosis and management of genetic cholestasis along with SLOS, BASDs, ZSDs and CTX
• Partnering with other functional teams to develop educational materials for different stakeholders (e.g., physicians, patients) that aid in the diagnosis and management of genetic cholestasis
• Educating appropriate internal teams on genetics of cholestasis

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in science such as MPH, MHS, or MS
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical or scientific research, and publications
• Experience as genetics counselor and/or MSL preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional team.
• Experience developing scientific publications, including liaising with authors and internal stakeholders, adhering to timelines, articulating key objectives of publications, and aligning scientific content to strategic imperatives
• Experience with clinical research including experience generating and analyzing data
• Proven ability to write and edit content for scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, digital enhancements, and manuscripts aligned with scientific narrative and objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner to various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong personal integrity, and adept at networking.
• Ability to identify relevant literature to support scientific publications and strategy
• Skilled in the development and interpretation of data tables and visualizations to support scientific communication
• Able to analyze data with Excel or equivalent
• Well-versed using common tools in scientific publications including collaborative authoring through MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent collaboration skills to be able to work with other internal functions, external collaborators, authors/reviewers to obtain feedback and incorporate information into a final product
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to maintain deadlines
• Travel up to 50%

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POSITION SUMMARY

The position will lead Scientific Affairs activities that support the overall strategic plan directed towards the diagnosis and management in rare disease. This individual will serve as a genetics and bone and endocrinology expert and support all appropriate activities across the company. 

This position is field-based requiring engagement with physicians, key opinions leaders in medicine and research, and patient advocacy leaders.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key activities include:

• Leading data generation plans to address evidence gaps in the bone and endocrinology areas.
• Driving real-world evidence activities (e.g., phase IV studies, managed access programs, etc.) to inform regulatory, commercial and access requirements.
• Supporting the analyses and dissemination of data from real-world registries and data repositories for the therapeutic area.
• Overseeing secondary analyses of clinical trials data based on field insights and critical knowledge gaps.
• Contributing to the overall strategic plan and developing data generation and dissemination activities that support the plan
• Leading the development of scientific publications that support the overall Brand Plan and Medical Strategic Plan that are directed towards the diagnosis and management of the therapeutic area
• Partnering with other functional teams to develop educational materials for different stakeholders (e.g., physicians, patients) that aid in the diagnosis and management of the therapeutic area
• Educating appropriate internal teams on the therapeutic area
• Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within their assigned geography
• Engages in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests
• Serve as a liaison between HCPs who express interest in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals
• Collaborating with external scientists and clinicians on projects related to the diagnosis and management for the therapeutic area
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards and patient advocacy groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Advanced science or clinical degree at Masters level or above (e.g. MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA, MPH, MHS, or MS)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical/scientific research and publications
• Knowledge in rare disease
• Background in clinical research including experience generating and analyzing data
• Previous experience as author on scientific publications
• Proven ability to write and edit content for scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, digital enhancements, and manuscripts aligned with scientific narrative and objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Understanding of statistical methods in clinical study design, survival and longitudinal analysis
• Background in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to enable the identification of the appropriate analytic strategy to evaluate scientific questions
• Able to analyze data with Excel or equivalent
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner to various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong personal integrity, adept at networking, and possesses strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Able to identify relevant literature to support scientific publications and strategy
• Skilled in the development and interpretation of data tables and visualizations to support scientific communication
• Well-versed using common tools in scientific publications including collaborative authoring through MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent collaboration skills to be able to work with other internal functions, external collaborators, authors/reviewers to obtain feedback and incorporate information into a final product
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to maintain deadlines
• Able to travel up to 30%

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POSITION SUMMARY 

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical Affairs professional who is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as engaging in scientific exchange in their assigned territory. This individual will also serve as a scientific resource and scientific expert in the support of medical affairs and related activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards and cross-collaborative initiatives.

***Assigned Territory:  Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina***

 JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within their assigned geography
• Supports research initiatives across development and provides support to clinical site investigators
• Serve as a liaison between HCPs who express interest in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals
• Engages in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests
• Can effectively articulate relevant scientific and clinical information relative to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and payors
• Provides accurate and unbiased assessment of community needs to senior management
• Within PhRMA guidelines, supports company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications.
• Supports planning and execution of advisory boards
• Stays abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
• Supports the congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and communication of scientific insights
• Fully compliant with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based employees
• Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g. MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA)
• 5+ years field Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
• Rare disease experience or prior experience in hepatology and/or gastroenterology preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel and has a valid drivers’ license
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong business acumen
• Launch experience preferred

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