Medical Science Director, Endocrinology

Description

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Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.

• Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers 
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty in the specified therapeutic areas to deliver current, accurate, and compelling content 
• Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
• Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals; analyze program data/outcomes to develop compelling insights and presentations

• Serve as a consultant to internal teams and clients to design and execute programs that are clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations

• Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects
• Support engagement with internal stakeholders and clients to identify program goals and establish measurable indicators for success
• Engage with Sales and Strategy colleagues to provide recommendations for future programs

• Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives

• Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients 
• Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for HCPs
• At Least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY.
• Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
• Established expertise in endocrinology 
• Experience in neurology, immunology, rare-diseases, rheumatology, and other therapeutic areas a plus
• Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and driving team success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
• An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) with several years’ relevant work experience required

• Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
• Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
• Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently 
• Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
• High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel; estimated up to 20% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

 Comp Range: $125,00 to $140,000 Depending on Experience

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)