job summary:  The Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead is a key strategic partner of the TA Medical Affairs team responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive scientific communications plan across publications and medical communications as a central component of the global medical strategy for the asset program and will support the Medical Communications efforts of the TA Scientific Communications team.    location: Telecommute  job type: Contract  salary: $100.00 - 113.93 per hour  work hours: 9 to 5  education: Masters     responsibilities:  Publications   Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and annual workshops to drive the development of the strategic global publication plan for the IBD program with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous and diverse internal and external cross-functional stakeholdersCollaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of all publication activities in compliance with ICMJE, GPP and other standards as well as with the company's standards and SOPsEnsure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with the company's standards, SOPs, company systems and tools while managing all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projects    Medical Communications   Lead the planning and execution of the integrated congress plans including oversight of content for and design of the Medical Affairs booth, creation of FAQs, collection and generation of scientific insights, scientific symposia as well as pre-con, post-con and daily debrief meetings and communicationsLead the development of scientific communication platform and core communication objectives in collaboration with cross-functional teamGenerate scientific content for internal and external medical communications-related activities such as scientific slide decks and digital assets for use during internal education, scientific symposia, medical affairs advisory boards and materials for use by field medicalServe as the medical approver during the formal review process for medical materialsSupport the medical communications activities for the TA Scientific Communications team    Overall   Provide and lead high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in developing and disseminating the company's scientific and medical dataEnsure high scientific quality, alignment with medical strategy and adherence to compliance and legal requirementsEnsure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependenciesCreate a spirit of cooperation and collaboration and foster diversity of opinion and an environment of psychological safety and open communication in the establishment and execution of annual program strategies, objectives, tactics and prioritiesEnsure all of activities are conducted according to the company's standards, SOPs, applicable working instructions and, industry standards and educate on these policies as necessaryBring deep subject matter expertise on innovative and compliant strategies, tactics and policiesEnsure that all projects remain on strategy, within budget, and are executed in a timely mannerOversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management   qualifications:    A higher education degree (MD, PharmD, PhD), or master's degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent with demonstrated experience in publication managementMinimum 5 years of experience (for candidates with doctoral degrees) or 7 years of experience (for candidates with master's degrees) in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrixed structure and medical affairs rolesCMPP certification (preferred)Critical thinker able to understand complex disease states, datasets and strategic scenariosUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.Experience in scientific communications strategy, planning, and execution (must have experience with publications or medical communications; experience with both is preferred)Good knowledge of scientific communication approaches and best practicesDeep knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and industry standards for reporting scientific studies including but not limited to GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT, PRISMAFamiliarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication strategy and execution is a plusExperience and knowledge of publication and medical communications management software/systemsAbility to foster diversity of opinion and an environment of open communication and trustDemonstrated ability in coordinating and implementing simultaneous projects within a complex global matrix and align region and country-specific priorities into a unified approach that meets multiple stakeholder needsProactive, enterprise thinker with multicultural outlook, and the ability to work effectively in a geographically and functionally diverse organization. Experience overseeing medical communications agencies and managing budget,Up to 25% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be required   skills: Medical Publications, Publication Planning and Strategy     Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.  In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.     It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.