Medical Director

Chester, PA, United States

Synchrony Group is an independently owned network of companies, headquartered in West Chester, PA.

At Synchrony, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services in the medical communications industry. Our vision is to create the highest value for our clients and the most opportunity for our team members, while working together to improve the lives of patients. Collectively, we are leaders in strategic planning, development, and execution of best-in-class programs that address medical needs, maximize strategic objectives, and make significant scientific and clinical contributions. Our passion and commitment to improving outcomes for our clients, healthcare professionals, and patients drives us to exceed expectations in everything we do.

Synchrony consists of integrated groups of medical-scientific, clinical, creative, commercial, and industry experts.Synchrony Healthcare Communicationsspecializes in branded and disease state marketing/promotional campaigns and initiatives.Our teams reflect our commitment to excellence—we’re smart, enthusiastic, and driven. We align the skills, experiences, and perspectives of diverse individuals to achieve unparalleled results in an environment of respect and mutual support. Above all, we are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of patients.

Our success is built on the foundation of our team, and we’re always striving to strengthen our foundation. More than just seeking out the best and brightest to join us, we also create a work environment in which employees are respected and encouraged to grow.

Are you looking to be part of something great? We’d like to meet you!

Job Description

Under the direction of the EVP, Medical Strategy and working closely with the Account Services, Creative Services, Editorial Services, and Project Management departments, the Medical Director provides scientific direction and support for all tactical medical communications activities for assigned therapeutic areas and products to create world-class education and marketing communications content. The Medical Director also participates as a department representative at internal functions requiring scientific input, participates in strategy and scientific/medical components of new-business development activities, represents the company at client meetings at which scientific expertise is needed for the planning or acquisition of future projects, and interacts with clients, faculty, key clinical experts, and patients in support of education and promotional initiatives.

Job Duties

Medical Services

Provide scientific direction and support the development of, and eventually lead, all tactical communications activities for assigned therapeutic areas and products

Develop clinical content for disease state and branded symposia, advisory boards, and speaker development programs, as well as content for healthcare professional and patient educational material/brochures, sales training materials, webcasts, satellite broadcasts, videos, websites, and other multimedia marketing and promotional initiatives

Ensure scientific integrity, accuracy, and clinical relevance of educational and promotional materials for healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmaceutical sales representatives

Support projects toward development of educational/commercial materials across multiple brands

Review, analyze, and interpret current product literature and leverage information to support promotional claims

Interpret and apply clinical data; use clinical expertise to benchmark client versus competitor products

Present and appropriately defend promotional materials to client review committees for approval and apply resulting comments while maintaining the integrity and purpose of the material

Monitor the literature and maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical scientific information related to assigned therapeutic areas, products, and competitors

Participate in the development of and eventually generate strategically sound project ideas and maintain a proactive approach on initiatives for existing and prospective clients

Direct and support medical writers on assigned projects

Work in conjunction with Account Services and Project Management departments to develop logical and attainable timelines for project completion

Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow and development of deliverables

Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way

Assume final responsibility for content of assigned projects, including relevance, technical accuracy, audience appropriateness, strategy, and consistency with communications plan

Attend professional meetings and congresses to remain abreast of the most up-to-date therapeutic area and competitive landscape information

Perform hands-on writing, annotation, and medical editing to ensure timely completion of projects

Keep core teams informed of status of ongoing projects

Perform other duties as requested to assist with medical and editorial tasks within and across departments

Internal and External Relationships

Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Establish trust with clients through credible, medically supported points of view

Collaborate with other departments, internal groups, and individuals to ensure innovative solutions to client needs

Communicate and collaborate with faculty and key clinical experts on programs to meet strategic objectives through use of scientific expertise

Business Development

Support new-business teams to ensure data are medically sound and teams are well informed about all medical aspects of the product

Assist in the development of new-business presentations by analyzing and synthesizing literature, pharmacologic attributes, clinical data, product profile and strategy, and market research into a strategic application for capabilities

Represent Synchrony at capabilities presentations, pharmaceutical briefings, and other new business–related meetings

Sound strategic and analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Solid medical editing and medical writing skills

Ability to synthesize well supported strategic recommendations

Exceptional organizational skills with adeptness at multitasking

Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work under time constraints

Effective attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy

Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles

High level of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and accountability

Ability to interact effectively in a team environment

Ability to master various content management systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, or MD

Ability to travel as client needs require

Familiarity with the medical communications industry

Preferred Skills/Experience

Direct clinical experience/expertise in specific therapeutic area

4 or more years medical writing experience for a pharmaceutical company, medical communications company, or related experience

Working Conditions

Ability to travel as client needs require

Ability to commit to extra and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

Additional Information

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE. Synchrony is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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