Associate Manager - Scientific Services

Job Title:  Associate Manager – Scientific Services, Springer Healthcare

Location: Mumbai

Hybrid Working Model

About Springer Nature Group

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About the Brand

Springer Healthcare, part of Springer Nature Group is a global leader in healthcare education and communications. Drawing on the vast experience and expertise of our worldwide network, Springer Healthcare delivers strategic medical communications solutions, high-level clinical and scientific content, specialized training programs, and targeted medical education initiatives across the full range of therapeutic areas. Drawing upon our legacy of expertise and experience in medical publishing – as well as our trusted standing among international thought leaders – Springer Healthcare develops tailored programs that convey scientific evidence to the appropriate audience in their local language. Our programs are authored and edited by international experts, with instant name recognition, who lend authority to the content and understand the local regulations. We effectively integrate global capability with local competency.

Become part of a success story

In the last 10 years, the India healthcare team has made a significant contribution to global healthcare revenue. The India healthcare team closely works with the pharma marketing and medical teams to provide Innovative scientific communication solutions.  We strongly believe in our open and ambitious culture thus giving you space to develop your curiosity and stretch your horizons as well as everything you need to be yourself and perform at your best.

About the Role

The Associate Manager - Scientific Services is vital to developing and delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging medical communications for the pharmaceutical and medical device clients. This role ensures the scientific integrity of assigned projects, provides scientific input, and contributes to the Scientific Services team's efficiency and growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Scientific Content Development:

• Develop diverse medical communication deliverables: medical information materials, publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide decks, digital content.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with industry guidelines and client objectives for all assigned deliverables.
• Critically evaluate and interpret scientific data, clinical trial results, and published literature to inform content development.
• Review and edit scientific content from junior team members or external partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, scientific advancements, and industry trends.
• Contribute to scientific strategies and tactical plans for client projects.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Identify, map, and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and medical/scientific societies in India, fostering strong and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Develop and implement engagement plans for KOLs and societies, including advisory boards, speaker programs, content collaborations, educational initiatives, and joint projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for KOL and society interactions, representing the company at meetings and events to build brand visibility and credibility.
• Manage KOL databases and track engagement activities to optimize outreach and collaboration efforts.

Client Interaction:

• Participate in client meetings to present scientific rationale, discuss project strategy, and address scientific queries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and objectives to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Serve as a scientific point of contact for internal & external teams on assigned projects.

Project & Process Management:

• Contribute to project scoping, budgeting, and timelines from a scientific perspective, as directed.
• Ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Contribute to improving departmental processes, workflows, and best practices, as requested.
• Collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., Account Management & Project Management)

• Adhere to SOPs and quality control processes.
• Track and report project status on a regular basis.

Strategic Contribution:

• Contribute to new business proposals and presentations, providing scientific expertise, as requested.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the Scientific Services department's offerings and capabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape.
• Participate in departmental and company-wide initiatives and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Medical Degree - MBBS / MD
• Additional Course in Certified Medical Publication Professional or equivalent courses will be an added advantage.
• Strong scientific background and understanding of clinical research, drug development, and/or medical devices.

Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience working in medical communications, pharmaceutical industry, or a related scientific field.
• Proven experience developing various medical communication materials.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device clients is preferred.

Skill Set:

• Deep Scientific Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant scientific principles and therapeutic areas.
• Medical Writing & Editing Proficiency: Excellent writing and editing skills, meticulous attention to detail.
• Data Interpretation & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Client Focus: Client-centric approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital communication platforms.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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