Senior Manager Scientific Affairs ALS

The Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs ALS will be responsible for supporting the execution of Shionogi Inc.’s  Scientific Affairs programs in the US that support marketed and late development products and compounds with a focus on Rare Diseases.  These Scientific Affairs programs and activities will fulfill the following criteria: be scientifically and clinically sound, meet the needs of the medical and patient communities or other constituencies, and be executed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Executive Medical Director of Medical/Scientific Affairs, Oversee the Medical Information vendor in data analysis, tracking FAQ trends and assuring all materials are current and in compliance with company and regulatory policies.
  • Manage and update SOPs for Medical Information
  • Manage and update all SRLs
  • Manage training as it pertains to Medical Affairs
• Serve as Medical/Scientific Affairs Lead in product safety related activities that are related to medical information by participating in meetings with the Pharmacovigilance and Quality Assurance departments
• In collaboration with the Executive Medical Director of Medical/Scientific Affairs, support the resolution of medical information escalations and product queries.
• Support the execution of all timelines and coordination with the Executive Medical Director, Medical/Scientific Affairs for all Scientific Communications and Publications
  • Support the internal editorial process between cross functional teams and external communication with the journals and authors
  • Support the publication management process and ensure accurate and timely record keeping within the company’s publication tracker
• Coordinate and support the creation of scientific presentations and other materials as directed by the Executive Medical Director of Scientific/Medical Affairs.
• Plan and lead the continued operation of the BOAST scientific platform and WIKI
  • Ensure maintenance of functionality
  • Coordinate crucial updates to the scientific platform
  • Support the generation of new materials and facilitate their availability in the BOAST platform
  • In collaboration with Field Medical Director, audit BOAST platform semi-annually to assure all scientific content is current
  • Manage external Vendor
• Coordinate all deliverables pertaining to the Competitive Intelligence and Medical Insights (CI/MI) project.
  • Support the strategic analysis of monthly and quarterly reports as well as the dissemination of these competitive intelligence and medical insights reports to Medical Affairs HQ personnel.
  • Support Executive Medical Director, Medical/Scientific Affairs in setting strategy and corresponding tactics based on results related to CI/MI reports.
  • Coordinate system updates to streamline automation and ensures there is follow-up on action items from the Field Medical team
  • Support the planning and execution of external scientific communications, in response to the CI/MI strategic analysis of monthly reports
• Function as an internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on disease state, clinical data, and other considerations impacting patient care.
• Assist the Executive Medical Director, with ad hoc projects and duties as needed.
• Complete all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• Required: Advanced Degree in Life Sciences: PharmD or PHD.

Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech.
• Rare disease experience. Neuroscience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to develop and maintain credible relationships with internal pharma colleagues and external constituents (medical community, patient community, support service contracts).
• Strategic thinker who can clearly anticipate future needs, consequences, and trends and then develop and drive appropriate tactical plans to fill these strategic imperatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing non-promotional activities coupled with highly developed sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to patients and customers.
• Possesses fundamental leadership skills.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills demonstrated independently as well as within cross-functional teams.
• Drive for Results through Accountability, Development, Agility, and Integrity.
• Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time, or as needed.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000 - $175,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role. 

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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