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Springer Science & Business Media LLC Associate Scientific Director (Training and MedEd) in New York, New York

Associate Scientific Director (Training and MedEd) Please wait... Date: Feb 8, 2023 Location: Jersey City, US New York, US Philadelphia, US Company: Springer Nature Group Springer Healthcare is a leading global medical communications and education provider. Working in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and key opinion leaders, Springer Healthcare develop bespoke content delivered via multichannel solutions, providing the essential tools to support healthcare professionals in achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. Associate Scientific Services Director (Training and Medical Education) Our Agency Springer Healthcare is a leading global medical communications and education provider. As part of Springer Healthcare, Springer Healthcare Training and Medical Education draws on the vast experience and expertise of our global network to deliver custom clinical training and education solutions for internal audiences (e.g., pharmaceutical commercial and medical teams) and external audiences (e.g., HCPs) across the full range of therapeutic areas. Role Overview We are looking for an Associate Scientific Services Director to join the Springer Healthcare Training and MedEd team. In this role, you will provide strategic direction and be the acknowledged go-to contact for in-depth knowledge of select therapy areas and/or assigned client accounts. You will work closely with Client Services and Editorial team members to meet client needs in terms of quality, commercial focus, clinical relevance, timing, and cost.The successful candidate must excel at developmental editing of medical/scientific content, as well as serving as a mentor and teacher for medical writers. Types of training/education deliverables are diverse and span the product life cycle, including but not limited to foundational disease state and treatment landscapes, patient journeys, competitor landscapes, PI training, objection handing, targeted workshops, and staying abreast of the latest data presented at scientific congresses. Responsibilities Demonstrate a high degree of scientific and commercial knowledge and insights across all activities Provide scientific leadership on assigned accounts, including implementing detailed strategic consultancy to clients based on scientific and training expertise, as well as being ultimately responsible for the scientific accuracy, learner engagement, and editorial quality of any project deliverables Review and provide proactive developmental editing of content drafts (e.g., eLearning storyboards, slide decks, video scripts, patient journeys, etc.), as needed to ensure flow, clarity, alignment with client goals, appropriate graphics suggestions, etc.; write new content as needed Attend scientific/client meetings or congresses and contribute to pre- and post-meeting content, as needed; including managing scientific aspects of select meetings (e.g., HCP roundtables) Manage medical writers or external thought leader contributors to ensure that content developed is of the highest editorial quality, and in alignment with client expectations and medical/legal/regulatory requirements and processes Ensure client content-related queries are optimally resolved Participate in all account-related calls/meetings with clients, vendors, or other external stakeholders Maintain an excellent and in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance, acting as role model for others to learn from Meet timelines for each project milestone/phase on all assigned accounts Contribute to revenue targets by ensuring that projects are completed on budget Mentor/manage more junior members of the scientific services team and provide constructive feedback; work to develop teamwork, innovation, and business awareness; liaise with Scientific Services Director on writers' training needs Serve as line manager for medical writers and conduct performance and learning & development reviews, as well as develop and monitor progress of objectives with direct reports Work with client services and business development teams to respond to RFPs or other business development opportunities, including researching therapeutic areas, proposing curricula, and participating in pitches Define solutions to client challenges and facilitate organic growth in accounts Experience, skills, and qualifications Essential: Graduate degree (MS or higher) in a scientific discipline At least 6-8 years of medical/science writing and editorial experience within a scientific agency environment (e.g., sales training, medical communications) required proven creativity preferred (e.g., journalism, writing for a lay audience) Ability to travel up to 10% of time MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro Proven ability to translate complex scientific materials into various formats efficiently Superior problem-solving and internal/external communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects, accounts, tasks, priorities, and deadlines, in a fast-paced environment Strong people management skills Desirable: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) Teaching experience, understanding of instructional design principles, and/or other interrelated areas of expertise (e.g., website design and development) Experience in oncology, hematology, biomarkers, endocrinology/diabetes, cardiology, and/or immunology/infectious diseases Experience with visual display of pertinent data or information (e.g., visual abstracts, infographics) Experience with line-management and mentoring of medical writing staff If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager. Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below: * Medical, Dental and Vision * 401(k) with company match and contribution * Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off * Flexible Spending and Commuter programs * Multiple Life insurance options * Disability coverage * Tuition Assistance * Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts * An array of Employee Social Networks Annualized Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Nearest Major Market: New York City Nearest Secondary Market: Newark Please wait... Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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