Medical Communications Execution Specialist

Company: SSI People
Location: Trenton
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Title: Medical Communications Execution Specialist Location: Lawrence Township, NJ Duration: 6+ Months Contract with possible extension Role accountabilities include: * Provide agency and financial oversight for the execution of assigned Medical Publications/Scientific Content book of work comprised of manuscripts, abstracts, posters/oral presentations, and Scientific Content (eg, Standard Response Documents, slides, Q&As)* Plan, co-lead, and execute integrated, portfolio (cross-asset/indication) activities at prioritized domestic & international congresses, ensuring efficiencies and flawless execution* Implement assigned operating model and processes to ensure efficient and compliant publication planning and tactical execution related to agency and financial aspects* Seek to improve operational efficiencies by identifying challenges then offering alternatives* Proactively anticipate challenges/hurdles and develop, then lead effective contingency plans* Analyze publication and content-related metrics and reports, and implement appropriate measures to align or realign processes, as needed* Lead RFP initiatives for selection, on-boarding, integration, and assessment of Medical Communication Agency partners* Utilize publication management tools (eg, Datavision), financial systems (RPM/SAP, Ariba), and meet with Agencies to track financial status and budget updates* Oversee portfolio level finances/budgets and participate in cross-functional team (Finance, Commercial, Medical Affairs) meetings to ensure corporate objectives for budget spend are achieved* Lead activities for annual functional planning, April/September projections and year-end financial discussions, then final reconciliations of agency service orders* Assess financial health across assigned teams and ensure agency transparency on budget spend* Collaborate effectively across the broader matrix team; disseminate timely communications to ensure alignment on the assigned portfolio book of workJob Requirements:Qualifications:* BS/BA degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical communications agency, or related healthcare industry* Experience with change leadership and demonstrated success in leading a cross- functional matrix team with excellent organizational, written & oral communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and leadership skills* Proven experience effectively managing communication portfolios, budgets, timelines, and identifying resource needs, risks, constraints and implementing strategies to meet changing needs/ requirements* Ability to think critically and clearly articulate complex concepts* Track record of success in leading complex projects; demonstrates strong--account and project management skills; project management certification (PMP) a plus* Experience managing project and portfolio budgets, 3rd party vendors, and managing within a matrix organization* Medical Communications agency experience and/or Meeting Management experience a plus* Advanced skill level with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, EXCEL, Outlook)

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