Senior director – market access communications
We are looking to fill this role in our waltham, ma office but will consider candidates based remotely
Evidera’s evidence synthesis, modeling, and communication (emc) team demonstrates and communicates the value of healthcare interventions through the synthesis of published data and the quantification of clinical and economic valueEmc offers broad clinical knowledge and expertise in finding and assessing complex informationThis means that our clients and evidera colleagues can rely on us to discover, synthesize, and contextualize the data that really matter and thereby provide them with insights they could not have obtained by themselvesWe also take a leading role in dissemination of our research, with multiple paper and presentations being produce by the team each year.
Position overview:
The market access communications team is a group of medical writing experts who develop global value dossiers, amcp dossiers for us payers, health technology assessment submissions for various global markets, value stories, and related market access deliverables for clients in the biopharmaceutical industryIn this role you will be working closely with a team of senior directors and the general manager, the focus being excellence in project delivery, combined with staff development and managementYou will also be working closely with the senior team across emcA significant contribution to business development activities is also expectedThe role also includes shared responsibility for the overall growth and strategic direction of the unit, building company-wide relationships with other senior evidera staff, and key client relationship management and thought leadership.
Essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
Hands-on leadership of projects (market access communications focus, but also larger emc projects) allocated according to availability, client familiarity or history, and disease area knowledge, with overall responsibility for successful project delivery (quality, timeliness, client satisfaction, and financial performance); in general, less than half of time will be spent on project execution and leadership
Originate content as required, particularly for those tasks requiring senior input, e.gValue story, market access strategy, payer concerns.
Routinely review processes, particularly as they relate to workflow and team management, and lead initiatives to improve them as needed, considering best practices from within and outside evidera
Line management of several mid/senior-level staff members (coaching, mentoring, monitoring development needs, and conducting performance reviews), as well as acting as a senior leader of the market access communications team.
In addition to routinely meeting and exceeding sales expectations for market access communications, promote emc and overall evidera capabilities broadly with a range of existing and new clients within the context of client requests and in proactive venues
Maintain client relationships above and beyond those required for specific projects and business development opportunities
Have a measurable industry presence as a leader in market access communications and evidence synthesis, modeling and communication
Be a primary representative of market access communications and emc within the wider evidera organization
Education, professional skills & experience:
Advanced degree in life science discipline or commensurate experience in medical writing/communications
Personal skills & competencies:
Very strong experience in agency or consultancy environment in a medical writing role
Significant experience in medical writing/communications; understanding of market access, experience in developing value dossiers, and health economics/heor
Experienced project leader, both in a client-facing role and as a within-project manager of people
Ability to align deliverables with a client’s strategic objectives
Experience in mentoring more junior writers and providing clear and constructive feedback
Proven ability to manage projects to budget and timelines across therapy areas
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development process
Familiarity with clinical trial design and statistics
Fluent written and spoken english
Ms word, powerpoint, excel
About evidera:
Evidera is a business within in pharmaceutical product development, llc (ppd) a leading global contract research organization (cro), and a is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutionsWe provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.
Perks:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with clear opportunities for growth and career progressionYou will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry’s leading researchersOur offices boast a fun and collaborative working environment, frequent social events and a robust support systemWe are committed to providing training and professional development, with ample opportunity to advance, for all our staff.
Evidera’s core competencies:
Customer focus
Initiative
Teamwork
Problem solving/judgment
Accountability
If you resonate with our core competencies and want to contribute to research and consulting services driven by world-class science and thought leadership, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.
Evidera, incProvides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender preference, disability, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
