Inovio Pharmaceuticals

Senior Director, Scientific Communications

Medical Affairs - Remote or Plymouth Meeting, PA - Full Time

About INOVIO
INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from infectious diseases, cancer, and diseases associated with HPV. Our DNA medicines in development are delivered using our proprietary smart device to produce immune responses against targeted pathogens and cancers. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

Job summary
The Senior Director, Scientific Communications will develop and lead the Scientific Communication function ensuring it is central to INOVIO’s ongoing and proactive knowledge gathering, management and dissemination. Through development and implementation of a cross-functionally agreed Scientific Communication Plan that is supportive of strategic medical objectives the Senior Director, Scientific Communications will ensure consistent, compliant and impactful scientific engagement and exchange.

Essential job functions and duties

  • Lead the build and execution of the Inovio Scientific Communications strategy and function.
  • Lead scientific communications activities for approved and non-approved indications and ensure alignment with INOVIO objectives.
  • Build and lead the INOVIO scientific communication team, enabling high performing and empowered team members.
  • Lead the development and execution of scientific communication platforms, and medical communication, publication and medical education plans.
  • Produce high-quality publications supporting Inovio assets/products and disease education.
  • Develop high-quality scientific content for use by Medical Affairs and other Inovio functions, including slide decks, ensuring all functions have access to relevant information.
  • Continuously develop and compile knowledge in INOVIO therapeutic areas and act as a medical resource for the company.
  • Liaise with external authors, investigators and thought leaders on abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts and slide decks.
  • Ensure all outputs are high quality, impactful, accurate, fair, balanced and supported by data.
  • Develop required publication related policy, SOPs and processes, ensure all activities are in line with global, regional and local laws and current good publication practice guidance (GPP3 and ICMJE), including the review and approval of all developed content.
  • Plan, direct, and efficiently manage Scientific Communications budget. Manage all financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects.
  • Identify and screen appropriate vendors/medical communications agency, solicit and evaluate proposals, manage selected vendors and maintain productive working relationships. Effective collaboration with Inovio stakeholders (e.g. Commercial) to support successful commercialization of Inovio’s lead product.
  • Provide Medical leadership to the Commercial Team to assist in the development and execution of compliant commercial activities.
  • Provide Medical Affairs strategic input for commercial brand plan(s).
  • Support Market Access/Payer activities including AMCP and other payer-facing asset development.
  • Serve as a Medical subject matter expert and represent Medical Affairs on cross-functional teams.
  • Supports commercial trainings as subject matter expert on disease state.
  • Key Medical reviewer at Medical Legal Review (MLR) process & committee.
  • Support other Medical Affairs launch activities.
  • Work with the VP Medical Affairs to develop overall Medical Affairs strategy, tactical plans, and launch planning.
  • Provide strategic insights into regional and local key opinion leader development activities.
  • Works closely with the MSLs to ensure strategic intent meets tactical implementation (seamless transition between upstream and downstream medical affairs).
  • Define and develop appropriate Medical Affairs processes, standards and policies.
  • Provides input into the design and execution of corporate-sponsored clinical studies and external research program.
  • Support/lead other Medical Affairs activities including: medical information, medical education & grants, HEOR/RWE and medical operations.

Minimum requirements
  • Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD)
  • 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical scientific engagement/medical communications/publications
  • Ability to think strategically about communicating to different stakeholders through all scientific engagement channels
  • Strong, consistent record of executing strategically and tactically in a highly matrixed environment composed of cross-functional, dynamic teams
  • Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment that is growing and evolving. This position requires regular reprioritization of projects while adhering to timelines and achievement of deliverables.
  • Ability to innovate and present cutting-edge/creative solutions in the context of delivering scientific content and maintaining a high profile for the Medical Communications and Medical Affairs function by delivering exceptional value
  • Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and evolving competitive landscape
  • Proven track record in leading a Scientific Communications function and team in planning, developing and implementing communication strategies to ensure successful product development and commercialization across multiple channels including journal manuscripts, congress posters and oral presentations, symposia and educational videos
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines (e.g. GPP3, ICMJE)
  • Local candidates preferred, but hybrid remote will be considered.
  • Background in rare diseases and/or first-launch companies.

INOVIO offers a variety of competitive compensation & benefits to regular full time INOVIO employees including:

  • 401(K) retirement plan with Corporate Matching
  • Annual Incentives 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous Paid-time off program and company holidays
  • Hybrid work environment (Depending on the nature of your employment with INOVIO)
  • Physical, Mental, & Financial Wellness Program
  • Company-paid Life Insurance plans
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
  • Employee Discount Perks and so much more…

The annualized base salary range for this role is $260,000 to $283,000 and is bonus eligible. Individual pay decisions ultimately depend on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, education, geography, internal equity and alignment with external market data.

Disclaimer

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with our policy, INOVIO will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job titles the most qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

INOVIO does not accept referrals from employment agencies unless written authorization from the INOVIO Human Resources department has been provided. In the absence of written authorization, any actions undertaken by employment agencies shall be deemed to have been performed without our consent and therefore INOVIO will not be liable for any fees arising from employment agency referrals in respect to current or future position vacancies at INOVIO.

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