Director, Scientific Communications
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Scientific communications director leading THV publication strategy and teams. Advancing clinical evidence for Edwards’ transcatheter heart valve devices and patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team responsible for THV publication strategy
- Develop and execute podium and publication strategies with internal and external stakeholders, including physician investigators and KOLs
- Maintain Edwards’ presence at national and international conferences while ensuring regulatory compliance
- Develop and execute a cross-functional scientific communication strategy
- Manage and oversee sub-functions and/or areas, including potential financial budget responsibilities
- Develop a talent development plan aligned with departmental growth strategies
- Monitor and disseminate scientific knowledge of the competitive landscape and future product entries
- Identify, summarize, and disseminate key conference scientific sessions
- Develop processes and metrics to assess scientific communication program impact
- Integrate clinical data and insights into training and education curricula
- Ensure healthcare professional scientific information needs are met
- Identify clinical evidence gaps and lead evidence development strategies
- Conduct pre-conference assessments to ensure speakers have access to the latest clinical data
- Interact with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling, and contractual clarifications
- Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Related experience working in the clinical, research, or healthcare industry and skill levels exceeding Manager requirements or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Demonstrated track record in people management or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- 8–10 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience working in a regulated industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Proven successful project management leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools and systems
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal relationship skills
- Expert understanding of scientific communication procedures
- Expertise in scientific/medical conference proceedings and manuscript publication in major scientific journals
- Expert scientific acumen for identifying evidence gaps and opportunities
- Expert knowledge of ACCME, AdvaMed, EUcomed, FDA, and ISO regulations
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and provide coaching and feedback, including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on employee relations
- Ability to develop and integrate metrics into projects and operations
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, constantly changing environment
- Ability to lead briefings and technical meetings
- Ability to influence others in sensitive situations
- Ability to provide quality client service and respond proactively to client needs
- Ability to develop peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams implementing global enterprise systems and related solutions
- Ability to develop relationships and influence change
- Ability to support and solicit input from team members at all levels
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Wide variety of benefits programs addressing diverse individual needs of employees and their families
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