Scientific communications global program manager (remote)
This position is in the peripheral vascular health operating unit, which is one of the fastest growing businesses in the entire medtronic portfolioThe pvh product portfolio contains innovative endovascular treatments for the peripheral vasculature (arteries and veins) that can save limbs and significantly improve the quality of life for patients.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every dayIt’s no accident —we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partnersWe believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
Careers that change lives
The scientific communications global program manager – pvh will lead the development and execution of the clinical evidence dissemination plan for one of the endovenous businesses in pvh (e.gSuperficial vein, deep vein or embolization)The plan will include preclinical, clinical and health economic components and will be aligned with scientific and business objectivesThis position is responsible for consistent delivery of impactful, evidence-based scientific messages across distribution channels, with a focus on podium and publications.
The program manager will establish and maintain solid relationships with key opinion leaders (kols) in health care, education, and research and cross-functionally with internal stakeholdersThe ideal candidate will possess advanced scientific knowledge and program management experience.
This position’s focus will be global in natureThe position will require up to 30% travel, with up to 1-4 international trips annually.
A day in the life
The successful candidate will lead the following business initiatives:
Develop a business’ evidence dissemination plan in alignment with scientific and business objectives; plan will incorporate preclinical, clinical & health economic components.
Develop impactful, evidence-based scientific messages for the business in collaboration with the medical science advisor team and support dissemination of consistent messages through all distribution channels including podium, publication, marketing, sales training, public relations/investor relations and medical education
Co-lead the cross-functional evidence dissemination core team which will provide evidence dissemination strategy inputCore team includes representatives from clinical, marketing, health economics, research & development, preclinical, public relations/investor relations and medical science (formerly office of medical affairs)
Establish, develop, and foster solid relationships with key opinion leaders (kols) and internal business partnersPartner with national principal investigators, clinical site investigators and physician key opinion leaders to develop and execute publication strategies and plans.
Develop evidence dissemination plans for operating unit-managed scientific congresses and represent medical science in congress planning team meetings to ensure optimization of evidence distribution strategy and delivery of consistent scientific messages.
Monitor all major scientific congresses for abstract deadlines and work with investigators of medtronic sponsored research to drive podium presence in support of corporate scientific communication strategies and plans.
Lead scientific abstract, manuscript, poster presentation, oral presentation, late-breaking trial presentation and non-cme symposium presentation development and submission in compliance with medtronic sops and external icmje, gpp3, and scientific conference guidelines.
Attend key scientific congresses and drive execution of business-related scientific communications activities prior to, on-site, and post congresses; including management of speaker preparation and scientific session coverage and report-out.
Manage non-cme business-specific symposia at sbu-managed congresses
Manage external medical writing vendors to obtain high quality, impactful scientific deliverables for contracted projects.
Develop, track and report on reach, impact and share-of-voice metrics related to evidence dissemination strategy development and execution to medical science senior staff and peripheral business executive business leadership.
Provide input to executive leadership on any external research project or publication request involving business’ products or clinical evidence.
Track and review new medtronic or key competitive literature in collaboration with medical science advisorCommunicate results of literature to key business partners and stakeholders.
The global scientific communications program manager will be responsible for following the medtronic code of conduct, the scientific communication department operating procedures, and the icmje, gpp3, and advamed guidelines.
Must have: minimum requirements
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience communicating scientific information to internal/external health sources (e.gHealth professionals, sales force, public, federal government)
Or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience communicating scientific information to internal/external health sources (e.gHealth professionals, sales force, public, federal government)
Nice to have
Ph.dOr ms in scientific discipline
5+ years of demonstrated program management experience
Knowledge of clinical research methodology, tools and processes
Demonstrated success in effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build and foster relationships with kols and key business stakeholders.
Prefer candidate with experience in medical devices, pharma, and/or bio-tech
3+ years of relevant clinical, clinical research, bench research or other therapeutic experience.
Highly motivated and capable of comprehending large amounts of scientific content, which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion.
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation.
About medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwideAt medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend lifeWe challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterdayIt is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our teamLet’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ livesHelp us shape the future.
Physical job requirements
The physical demands described within the responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsFor office roles: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobileThe employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workersContact your manager or local hr to understand the work conditions and physical requirements that may be specific to each role(ada-united states of america)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our valuesWe recognize their contributionsThey share in the success they help to createWe offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Learn more about our benefits: benefits.medtronic.com
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive planLearn more about annual salary and medtronic incentive plan (mip) on page 6 here.
