Location: Remote, US
Reports to: VP of Medical Affairs
About Veradermics
Founded in 2019, Veradermics, Incorporated (NYSE: MANE) is a well-funded, publicly listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a performance-driven, highly dynamic environment. At Veradermics, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.
Veradermics is a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for common aesthetic and dermatological conditions.
Veradermics lead product candidate, VDPHL01, is as an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss (PHL). We are currently conducting three Phase 3 clinical trials as we work to deliver potentially transformative solutions and aspire to redefine the standard of care in dermatology. Learn more here.
At Veradermics, we combine scientific rigor with a vision for impactful innovation to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.
Why Work at Veradermics
- You Can Be Part of a Meaningful Mission: Veradermics aims to become a leader in medical dermatology by bringing pharmaceutical innovation to the treatment of common skin conditions to improve the lives of patients.
- Veradermics is Growing: Veradermics is a dynamic and growing company; we are advancing our VDPHL01 Phase 3 clinical trials and preparing for commercialization. PHL affects approximately 80 million people in the U.S. alone.
- The Veradermics Culture: We are an innovative, collaborative, hard-working and performance-driven company that values the contributions of our employees and keeps our focus on patients
- We have been featured in Forbes, Allure, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Dermatology Times, the Slate, The New York Post, The Hartford Courant, The Kansas City Star, and other multi-media platforms.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications will lead the development and execution of Veradermics' scientific communications strategy in support of Medical Affairs objectives. This individual will serve as the department's scientific writing expert and will be responsible for developing high-quality scientific content across publications, medical information, scientific congresses, and educational initiatives.
Working cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and external investigators, this individual will translate clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and impactful scientific communications that support the product lifecycle.
This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional scientific writing, publication planning, project management, and the ability to independently lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications reports to the Vice President of Medical Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Publications
- Develop and execute Veradermics' integrated publication strategy aligned with Medical Affairs and corporate objectives.
- Create and maintain publication plans and publication timelines.
- Identify opportunities for manuscripts, review articles, congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and scientific commentaries.
- Lead publication planning meetings and publication strategy discussions.
- Ensure publication activities comply with Good Publication Practice (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and company policies.
Scientific Writing
- Serve as a key scientific writer for manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, slide presentations, scientific reports, and educational materials.
- Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and publication-quality communications.
- Partner with clinical, statistical, and medical teams to interpret study results and ensure scientific accuracy.
- Manage internal review cycles and incorporate author and stakeholder feedback.
- Maintain consistency of scientific messaging across Medical Affairs materials.
Manuscript Development & Journal Submission
- Coordinate manuscript development with internal subject matter experts and external authors.
- Lead journal selection and publication strategy.
- Manage manuscript submissions through journal submission systems.
- Coordinate author reviews and approvals throughout manuscript development.
- Lead responses to peer reviewer comments and revisions through manuscript acceptance and publication.
- Track publication metrics and maintain publication records.
Scientific Congresses
- Lead development of congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and supporting scientific materials.
- Coordinate congress submission timelines and requirements.
- Align publication strategy with key scientific congresses.
- Support Medical Affairs activities before, during, and after scientific meetings.
Medical Information
- Develop, maintain, and update Medical Information Standard Response Letters (SRLs) and scientific response documents.
- Draft evidence-based responses to unsolicited medical inquiries in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Regulatory colleagues.
- Develop scientific FAQs and core medical information resources.
- Ensure Medical Information content remains current, scientifically balanced, and compliant with company policies.
- Partner with Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and Regulatory Affairs to incorporate new clinical data into Medical Information resources.
Scientific Communications & Medical Affairs Content
- Support development of scientific communication materials for external medical education activities.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to ensure scientific communications align with strategic priorities.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and Medical Affairs.
- Manage external medical writing and publication vendors as needed.
- Coordinate publication activities with external investigators and key opinion leaders.
- Contribute to Medical Affairs strategic planning and scientific communication initiatives.
Candidate Profile | Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant scientific communications experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in Scientific Communications, Publications, Medical Affairs, Medical Information, or Medical Writing within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry; experience in a small biotech environment is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific congress materials, and other scientific communications.
- Experience developing publication strategies and managing publication plans, including manuscript submission and peer review processes.
- Exceptional scientific writing and editing skills, with the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and communicate complex scientific data effectively.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, statistics, and interpretation of clinical data, ideally supporting products in clinical development.
- Knowledge of publication best practices and guidelines, including GPP and ICMJE.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Experience developing Medical Information scientific content (e.g., Standard Response Letters or scientific response documents) is preferred.
- Dermatology experience is preferred but not required. Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve scientific writing efficiency while maintaining scientific integrity is a plus.
Company Culture
Veradermics is a small, tight-knit, high-performing team that works with urgency, positivity, and a deep sense of ownership. We set an exceptionally high bar for ourselves and seek someone who is energized by playing an integral role in a fast-moving organization at a pivotal moment in our trajectory- bringing curiosity, clarity, and a drive to get things done at the highest level.
We value strong organization, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine investment in team success. Honest, direct communication is central to how we work and grow together. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but also complex.
Salary and Benefits
Veradermics provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility, and access to the employee stock option plan.
Robust benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefit matching, dependent care FSA, and unlimited paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veradermics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
