Director, Scientific Communications

Position Summary

The Director, Scientific Communications will support the implementation and execution of the Company’s medical and scientific communication strategy for imetelstat in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myelofibrosis (MF). The Director’s responsibilities include the development of internal and external resources for scientific platforms, advisory boards, and scientific programs.

This position is remote with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Director will report to the Executive Director, Scientific Communications.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop high-quality written materials that are scientifically accurate, fully referenced, and appropriate to the target audience
• Consult with creative, medical, and various internal teams to conceptualize and develop images for slide deck presentations, congress exhibit booth content, or other scientific materials (e.g., mechanism of action)
• Ensure communication alignment within Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners, such as Corporate Communications, Market Access, and Marketing
• Collaborate with the Corporate Communications, Clinical Science & Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs Field teams to translate data evidence into medical communication objectives and key scientific messages
• Collaborate with training leads to ensure consistency in understanding of scientific messages
• Interact with medical experts to solicit input, facilitate alignment, resolve queries, and make constructive suggestions about content
• Lead development of core scientific communication platform, including alignment and appropriate utilization of approved communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Research medical and scientific topics using relevant information sources
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge in relevant therapy areas including disease state, treatment guidelines, drug mechanisms of action, product efficacy and safety profile, and competitive landscape
• Manage external vendors/medical agencies assisting with medical content planning and execution
• Develop and manage presentations for advisory boards, scientific meetings, and speaker presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific content aligns with product strategy and current scientific data
• Serve as the project owner for scientific materials and champion through the appropriate review and approval process
• Support publication planning, global medical information, and medical congress planning
• Guide and advise on country-level needs for scientific materials
• Collaborate with Legal/Compliance and ensure understanding and adherence to external policies and regulations
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies 

• Demonstrated expertise in developing scientific content tailored to various audiences
• High level of proficiency in medical writing and content development, including slide decks, medical information response documents, and AMCP dossiers
• Familiar with technology solutions routinely used for review of standard response documents and medical materials via various CRM systems (e.g., Veeva PromoMats and/or MedComms) 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, concisely and accurately summarize, and present complex scientific and medical data
• A commitment to producing high-level results and performing duties with integrity
• Ability to work independently and within a group setting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be competent in problem solving and sound decision-making

Experience

• Advanced/doctoral degree in health sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD) required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications in malignant hematology or hematology/oncology; knowledge of MDS or MF highly desired
• Prior experience reviewing and editing medical materials
• Experience with project and vendor management, including overseeing content development by medical communications agencies

EEO Statement: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Benefit Statement:

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions.  Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.  Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes the eligibility to accrue 160 hours of vacation during each full year of employment, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 standard paid holiday days off, and paid leave for certain life events.  Geron recognizes that its employees work in many different states and therefore may be affected by different laws.  It is Geron’s intention to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Company’s employees.

Salary Statement:

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and educational background.  The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed.  Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations. 

General Salary Range: $215,000 to $230,000