Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scientific Communications representative for two or more Ionis’ prioritized drugs in early stage of development
• Achieve subject matter knowledge on the investigational drug and relevant disease indication
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop a publication strategy for key publication tactics including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts central to identified imperatives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the writing of journal articles, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations that report clinical trial results and other scientific work related to therapeutic area and indication of interest
• Work effectively, collaboratively, and independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment that is growing and evolving
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative and scholarly working relationships with external stakeholders and experts in the field, including supporting agencies
• Participate in ensuring scientific communication materials and publications are compliant with company standards and that all internal stakeholders are adequately involved in the approval process

Requirements

• Advanced degree in science or medicine (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent)
• Five or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or in a scientific/medical communications agency
• A hands-on, self-directed, organized, and diligent professional who operates both strategically and tactically in a timely and analytical manner
• Effective project management skills, ability to multi-task, track progress and adjust timelines as needed given shifting priorities
• Problem solver with interpersonal skills to work across diverse groups and senior leaders and with external key opinion leaders and researchers
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to lean in and bridge the gap when needed
• Demonstrated ability to effectively read, write, analyze, interpret, and distill complex materials and documents
• Goal oriented with a bias to act and apply innovative and strategic thinking to achieve objectives and overcome challenges
• Demonstrated ability to concisely communicate (written and oral) to a variety of audiences
• Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated track record, including authorship, on scientific presentations and publications a plus

Benefits

• Ionis offers an excellent benefits package!