Associate Director Medical Communications - Remote Opportunity - Deerfield, Illinois, US

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Remote opportunity - Open to candidates anywhere in the greater United States

SUMMARY:

As the Associate Director of Medical Communications, you will play a critical role in ensuring work is completed with the highest standard and that medical communications are scientifically relevant and aligned to the overall strategy.  You will be responsible for driving medical material creation and for ensuring the delivery of accurate, high quality medical review and medical information in an efficient way. This role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance quality, and drive continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced individual with a strong background in medical communications (including medical information and medical review) and demonstrated vendor management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Material/Content Creation:

• In partnership with the Medical Strategy Team, identify materials and resources needed to support the medical communication strategy
• Develop and obtain approval for medical materials (ex. medical education materials, symposia, advisory board content, etc) and provide medical and scientific expertise in therapeutic and product specific cross-functional teams

Medical Review :

• Establish and maintain standardized medical review processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Review and analyze medical review outcomes, identifying trends, areas of improvement, and potential risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, regulatory affairs, legal and quality assurance, to drive process improvements and implement best practices.
• Ensure the timely completion of medical reviews, addressing any bottlenecks or challenges that may arise.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging trends, and regulatory changes to continuously improve medical review practices.

Medical Information :

• Ensure MI deliverables and processes are standardized across brands and ensure provision of high quality medical and scientific information
• Oversee MI metrics and insights are collected, analyzed and reported, identifying areas of improvement and potential risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and best practices.

Quality and Compliance:

• Develop and implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct audits and assessments of medical review processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams to address any compliance issues and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials related to medical review processes.

Resource Allocation and Support

• Provide strategic direction, workload management, and guidance to vendor agencies and contractors in the development and review of medical materials as well as medical review

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS:

• Accredited advanced Scientific Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, PA-C)
• Minimum of 7+ combined years of experience in medical communications, medical review, and medical information.
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• In-depth knowledge of medical review processes, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working in a regulated industry, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• Experience in medical communications or crisis communications for medical/scientific affairs
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving operational excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Experience within Veeva

TRAVEL:

• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 15% domestically. International travel may be required.

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $170,000 - $190,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.  #LI-LM1, #LI-Remote

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

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