Pacira BioSciences.
Director, Medical Communications
Pacira BioSciences., Parsippany, New Jersey, us, 07054
About Pacira
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
Summary:The Director, Medical Communications is responsible for the oversight of medical and scientific communication activities as well as content and channel-specific communication reflecting Medical Affairs priorities. The Director, Medical Communications will act as a strategic member of the Medical Affairs Team and provide cross-functional guidance to foster effective uniform scientific communication tools, educational and other required content for both internal and external stakeholders. The Director, Medical Communications works closely with other Pacira Departments and colleagues as appropriate, including the field and at the corporate office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.Develops and executes a communications strategic plan to effectively communicate medical/scientific messaging to internal and external stakeholders.Provides strategic oversight of medical communication deliverables and scientific narrative. Requires strategic alignment with stakeholders and excellence in presentation skills.Develops data communication plans for new data in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Collaborates with Commercial, Clinical Affairs, and Field Medical teams in creating medical congress plans.Coordinates closely with Field Medical team to gather and report scientific insights from medical congresses.Ensures all Medical materials are relevant, scientifically accurate, and consistent with cited appropriate scientific literature, internal scientific information, and company values and standards.Identifies digital innovation to support content development, access, and delivery including enhanced scientific engagement via remote channels.Collaborates with Professional Development and Medical Affairs training leads to develop materials for onboarding and continuing education initiatives for medical team members and other internal stakeholders.Supports Review Committee for compliant use and approval of training materials.Executes compliant medical communication plans and supports needs of internal stakeholders.Oversees the strategy, tactics, and content of the Medical Affairs website.Curates Scientific Platform in collaboration with Scientific Communication stakeholders.Manages materials through the US medical, legal, and regulatory review process.Ensures the highest degree of quality and medical accuracy for all outputs developed.Completes all work in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and policies.Exhibits broad knowledge of assigned therapeutics areas, product labelling and regulatory guidance.Serves as medical affairs liaison to cross-functional groups for the incorporation of current medical/scientific information into department documents and processes.Performs literature searches as needed.Assists in budgeting and the development and execution of contracts as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position will have direct reports.
Interaction:The incumbent will report to the Exec. Director, Medical Information & Medical Communications, and work closely with all functional areas and directly with the medical and commercial teams, including Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing, Professional Education, Market Access, and Business Development as well as vendors and consultants as needed.
Education and Experience:Graduate degree in a scientific discipline required, doctorate level (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) preferred.Minimum of seven years healthcare or related experience including at least 5 years of Medical Affairs or medical communications agency experience required.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience developing and delivering presentations and publications in English.Proficient in conducting literature searches and deciphering medical and scientific literature and translating into effective medical communication.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.Working knowledge of website development.Demonstrated proficiency in searching, reading, and summarizing the health care literature.Excellent verbal and written English communications skills including ability to communicate about technical data.Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook.Proven ability to communicate successfully with constituents at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated ability to work well across teams and functions.Demonstrated strong analytical and organization skills.Proven ability to work effectively on a team in an entrepreneurial environment.Disease and therapeutic area knowledge in postsurgical pain management and/or surgical disciplines preferred.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. Will need to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Will travel up to 10%.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices and cubicles.
Benefits:Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage.Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match.Employee Assistance Program.Mental Health Resources.Disability Coverage.Life insurance.Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.Legal and Identity Theft Protection.Pet Insurance.Fertility and Maternity Assistance.401(k) with company match.Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays.Paid Parental Leave.
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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
Summary:The Director, Medical Communications is responsible for the oversight of medical and scientific communication activities as well as content and channel-specific communication reflecting Medical Affairs priorities. The Director, Medical Communications will act as a strategic member of the Medical Affairs Team and provide cross-functional guidance to foster effective uniform scientific communication tools, educational and other required content for both internal and external stakeholders. The Director, Medical Communications works closely with other Pacira Departments and colleagues as appropriate, including the field and at the corporate office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.Develops and executes a communications strategic plan to effectively communicate medical/scientific messaging to internal and external stakeholders.Provides strategic oversight of medical communication deliverables and scientific narrative. Requires strategic alignment with stakeholders and excellence in presentation skills.Develops data communication plans for new data in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Collaborates with Commercial, Clinical Affairs, and Field Medical teams in creating medical congress plans.Coordinates closely with Field Medical team to gather and report scientific insights from medical congresses.Ensures all Medical materials are relevant, scientifically accurate, and consistent with cited appropriate scientific literature, internal scientific information, and company values and standards.Identifies digital innovation to support content development, access, and delivery including enhanced scientific engagement via remote channels.Collaborates with Professional Development and Medical Affairs training leads to develop materials for onboarding and continuing education initiatives for medical team members and other internal stakeholders.Supports Review Committee for compliant use and approval of training materials.Executes compliant medical communication plans and supports needs of internal stakeholders.Oversees the strategy, tactics, and content of the Medical Affairs website.Curates Scientific Platform in collaboration with Scientific Communication stakeholders.Manages materials through the US medical, legal, and regulatory review process.Ensures the highest degree of quality and medical accuracy for all outputs developed.Completes all work in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and policies.Exhibits broad knowledge of assigned therapeutics areas, product labelling and regulatory guidance.Serves as medical affairs liaison to cross-functional groups for the incorporation of current medical/scientific information into department documents and processes.Performs literature searches as needed.Assists in budgeting and the development and execution of contracts as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:This position will have direct reports.
Interaction:The incumbent will report to the Exec. Director, Medical Information & Medical Communications, and work closely with all functional areas and directly with the medical and commercial teams, including Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing, Professional Education, Market Access, and Business Development as well as vendors and consultants as needed.
Education and Experience:Graduate degree in a scientific discipline required, doctorate level (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) preferred.Minimum of seven years healthcare or related experience including at least 5 years of Medical Affairs or medical communications agency experience required.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience developing and delivering presentations and publications in English.Proficient in conducting literature searches and deciphering medical and scientific literature and translating into effective medical communication.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.Working knowledge of website development.Demonstrated proficiency in searching, reading, and summarizing the health care literature.Excellent verbal and written English communications skills including ability to communicate about technical data.Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook.Proven ability to communicate successfully with constituents at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated ability to work well across teams and functions.Demonstrated strong analytical and organization skills.Proven ability to work effectively on a team in an entrepreneurial environment.Disease and therapeutic area knowledge in postsurgical pain management and/or surgical disciplines preferred.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. Will need to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Will travel up to 10%.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices and cubicles.
Benefits:Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage.Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match.Employee Assistance Program.Mental Health Resources.Disability Coverage.Life insurance.Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.Legal and Identity Theft Protection.Pet Insurance.Fertility and Maternity Assistance.401(k) with company match.Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays.Paid Parental Leave.
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