GRAIL
Medical Communications Associate Director (Menlo Park, CA) #3950
GRAIL, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.
GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
For more information, please visit grail.com.
GRAIL is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Communications to join the Medical Affairs department. Under the direction of the Director of Medical Communications, this person will develop our publication strategy, and, more broadly, our medical communications strategy, for GRAIL’s product(s), and will be responsible for ensuring the publication and/or presentation of our key scientific, clinical, and technological advances in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific/medical congresses. This role will work closely with numerous other functions, including corporate communications, R&D, clinical development, data science, and biostatistics, as well as external vendor(s).
The ideal candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done, is detail-oriented, motivated, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs. This position is based either in Menlo Park, California or Research Triangle Park, NC, and will report to the Director of Medical Communications.
Responsibilities:
Drive publication strategy, planning, and execution for GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection test and potentially future product(s).
Lead the development and review of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations developed by internal writer(s) and/or vendors to ensure scientific and medical accuracy.
Draft publication content, as needed.
Develop and support external presentations (eg, invited talks).
Act as point-of-contact for Medical Communication agency day-to-day interactions for pipeline product.
Oversee publication compliance with company and industry regulations and policies, including ICMJE and GPP3.
Plan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings.
Work with corporate communications on external communication strategy, ensuring press releases, FAQs, and other documents/slide decks are scientifically/medically accurate and messaging is aligned.
Participate in Medical Affairs strategic planning to develop yearly Medical Affairs plan.
Help develop and maintain Core Data Decks, Disease State Decks, FAQ documents, and training materials.
Review study reports, clinical protocols, and summary dossiers for content and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD).
3+ years of experience in medical affairs (publication planning, medical writing).
Successful track record of supporting or driving publication strategy development and implementation, including preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation slide decks, managing external reviews and revisions, and the submission process for scientific conferences and journals.
Proven understanding of industry best practices, including ICMJE and GPP3; CMPP-certification preferred.
Commitment to compliance.
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
Excellent research skills and quick learner.
Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communications skills.
Experience in genomics, diagnostics, oncology, or other applied medical fields a plus.
Experience as an exceptional team player with a demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environment and leadership roles.
The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $159,000 - $199,000. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.
In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.
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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.
GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
For more information, please visit grail.com.
GRAIL is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Communications to join the Medical Affairs department. Under the direction of the Director of Medical Communications, this person will develop our publication strategy, and, more broadly, our medical communications strategy, for GRAIL’s product(s), and will be responsible for ensuring the publication and/or presentation of our key scientific, clinical, and technological advances in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific/medical congresses. This role will work closely with numerous other functions, including corporate communications, R&D, clinical development, data science, and biostatistics, as well as external vendor(s).
The ideal candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done, is detail-oriented, motivated, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs. This position is based either in Menlo Park, California or Research Triangle Park, NC, and will report to the Director of Medical Communications.
Responsibilities:
Drive publication strategy, planning, and execution for GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection test and potentially future product(s).
Lead the development and review of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations developed by internal writer(s) and/or vendors to ensure scientific and medical accuracy.
Draft publication content, as needed.
Develop and support external presentations (eg, invited talks).
Act as point-of-contact for Medical Communication agency day-to-day interactions for pipeline product.
Oversee publication compliance with company and industry regulations and policies, including ICMJE and GPP3.
Plan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings.
Work with corporate communications on external communication strategy, ensuring press releases, FAQs, and other documents/slide decks are scientifically/medically accurate and messaging is aligned.
Participate in Medical Affairs strategic planning to develop yearly Medical Affairs plan.
Help develop and maintain Core Data Decks, Disease State Decks, FAQ documents, and training materials.
Review study reports, clinical protocols, and summary dossiers for content and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD).
3+ years of experience in medical affairs (publication planning, medical writing).
Successful track record of supporting or driving publication strategy development and implementation, including preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation slide decks, managing external reviews and revisions, and the submission process for scientific conferences and journals.
Proven understanding of industry best practices, including ICMJE and GPP3; CMPP-certification preferred.
Commitment to compliance.
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
Excellent research skills and quick learner.
Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communications skills.
Experience in genomics, diagnostics, oncology, or other applied medical fields a plus.
Experience as an exceptional team player with a demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environment and leadership roles.
The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $159,000 - $199,000. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.
In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.
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