Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

OverviewBioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.About Worldwide Research and DevelopmentFrom research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.The Senior Manager functions as a key member of the Scientific Communications team, ensuring high quality scientific outputs with appropriate utilization of resources. The Senior Manager will, with the Director of Scientific Communications, develop and implement scientific communication strategy, manage the scientific communication plan for assigned product and therapeutic areas, and oversee scientific messaging for the marketing and clinical products.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Publication Strategy and PlanningEnsure timely execution of scientific communication plansAssist the development of scientific messaging and maintenance of Scientific Communication PlatformsEnsure cross-functional alignment or messaging and strategies to address gapsDevelop expert knowledge of product- and disease-specific literature and gap analysis to support scientific message developments and publication strategyOrganize and implement expert meetings necessary for publication strategy development, collaborate with MDs to develop agenda and content, manage vendors, and attend and present as neededSupport and attend scientific congresses, advisory board meetings, and similar meetings, as requiredFacilitate the external/independent development of treatment and management guidelinesPublication Content CreationResearch, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentationsManage agency and/or contract medical writers and/or graphic designers, as neededEnsure all scientific communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrityEnsure activities adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022Assist with maintenance and reconciliation activities within publication development databaseOtherRespond to internal and external questions about any scientific communications for the product areaParticipate in cross-functional team meetings to share scientific communication planning status and issues and maintain awareness of overall scientific communication planProvide support for management of the Scientific Communication budgetSkills:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSolid understanding of publication development activities and principles of scientific writing and editingAbility to interpret, critically analyze and communicate complex scientific dataAdvanced understanding of statistical and clinical research conceptsUnderstanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processesStrong interpersonal, communication, and organization skillsCapable of working on multiple tasks and managing priorities with minimal supervisionDemonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teamsEducation:Advance degree (MS or higher) in life or health sciences is required5 or more years of relevant experience in scientific communications, publication planning and/or medical writingExperience in rare metabolic conditions and advantageExtensive experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17