Manager, Scientific Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Scientific Communications

Job Description

As a Manager of Scientific Communications, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely medical information in response to inquiries from internal stakeholders and external audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. You will ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain a strong scientific and clinical understanding of therapeutic areas and products. Your role will include developing and disseminating materials that incorporate clinical data and relevant literature, and contributing to the Medical Affairs Content Council to ensure consistency and scientific integrity.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for products and relevant disease states.
• Respond to medical information inquiries to relay accurate and balanced information.
• Recognize and report adverse drug events and product quality complaints in a timely manner.
• Document interactions with external stakeholders in the medical information database.
• Document and respond to medical information requests facilitated by internal stakeholders.
• Write, review, and maintain standard response letters and custom response letters.
• Perform literature searches to identify supporting evidence for written responses.
• Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and interpretation of medical data.
• Support Medical Affairs with developing branded and non-branded medical materials.
• Support the development of monthly medical affairs bulletins.
• Utilize AI tools to aid in productivity.
• Support other workstreams and functions within Medical Affairs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and guidance.

Essential Skills

• PharmD with 1 year of related experience in the pharmaceutical industry or RN with 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to transform complex scientific information into clear and engaging content.
• Proficiency in standard business software, particularly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and prioritize writing projects with competing deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical or scientific writing experience in pharma, biotech, or agency.
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, MPH, MS, or PharmD preferred).
• Writing samples may be requested.
• ISMPP CMPP certification preferred.
• Experience in oncology and hematology is preferred.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment with 2-3 days in the office per week, with the option for fully remote work for a suitable candidate. The position requires working EST hours, including after-hours calls. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions in a collaborative, performance-based culture that values integrity, open-mindedness, and respect.

This is a Contract position based out of Watchung, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Watchung,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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