Description
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
The Sr. Manager, Global Scientific Communications is responsible for the development of high-quality scientific publications (i.e. clinical, scientific, and health economics manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) in accordance with authors’ direction and in adherence to Sarepta’s Publication Standard Operating Procedure and industry guidelines. The Sr. Manager may contribute to the creation of other scientific communication documents and projects, as assigned.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
Serve as lead on scientific publications (abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts) and work with authors, evidence generation teams, and medical communication agencies on the timely execution of publication plans, ensuring a high quality and timely product, as well as adherence to publication SOP and associated procedures. This would involve learning and applying knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and data.
Support development and revision of publication plans for assigned products in line with brand strategies and priorities.
Review draft publications for scientific quality, data accuracy, and ensure alignment with author direction.
Support cross-functional alignment across relevant internal stakeholders and ensure coordination of the review, approval, and other applicable activities related to the development of scientific publication projects.
Interface with external experts (e.g., physicians, other health care professionals, health economists) and effectively collaborate with cross functional teams.
Communicate publication development process, industry guidance on good publication practices and authorship criteria to team members as needed.
Support/lead the development/maintenance of assigned scientific communication platforms.
Contribute to the creation of slide-decks, content development, and related activities.
Understand, assimilate, and interpret sources of information with appropriate guidance from authors and product team members; interpret and explain data generated from a variety of sources, including internal and external studies, research documentation, charts, graphs, and tables, and verify that results are consistent with study data; convert relevant data and information into a form that meets publication needs, ensuring required documentation is obtained in adherence to Publication Procedures, ICMJE, and GPP3 guidelines.
Perform other related duties as needed.
More about You
Advanced Scientific Degree (Ph.D., PharmD) required. Master’s Degree will be considered with significant publication planning and writing experience. Relevant professional certification/credential (e.g., CMPP, AMWA) is a plus.
At least 5 years of medical/scientific publication planning and development experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or medical communication agencies.
Ability to understand and interpret scientific data.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications (verbal, written, presentation) skills with flawless attention to detail.
Good understanding of industry guidelines associated with scientific publications.
Working knowledge of statistical concepts.
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in working with fast paced, collaborative, cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel to up to 20%.
Experience in rare disease/neurology therapeutic area.
Experience with publication tracking software (iEnvision).
Experience in developing HEOR, real-world evidence, or patient-reported outcomes publications.
