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​Scientific Communications Lead - Tucson, AZ

12-Month Fixed-Term Position, with the possibility of extension

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Opportunity:

Within Roche Diagnostics Solutions, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs department we are looking for an experienced, Tucson based Scientific Communications Lead within Medical Affairs to work in close collaboration with the Personalized Healthcare Solutions group (focus Oncology) to drive the planning and development of effective scientific communication of data generated from in collaboration with external pharmaceutical partners. Ideal candidates would have some oncology or pathology background.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

​The position entails engaging and collaborating with external pharmaceutical partners as well as internal stakeholders, defining scientific communications strategy based on collaboration terms, planning and driving scientific communication activities, namely publications, ensuring reviews and compliance standards are adhered to:

​​Publication Strategy and Development

Responsible for establishing Publication Plans with pharmaceutical partners with cross-functional input, ensure timely execution of plans

Lead cross functional collaboration efforts with scientific communications, organize and lead meetings, develop content decks set up per collaboration to ensure alignment of communication plans with medical and partner plans

Manage the publication development process, including review and tracking of individual publications using the a publication management tool

Ensure internal communications around published and presented publications; announcements, spotlight summaries

Engage with external health care professionals and medical communication agencies

Effectively manage and maximize with available resources

Engage with medical experts and internal stakeholders, and provide overarching scientific input and advice on therapeutic area

Participate in company educational events for HCPs, and provide overarching scientific expertise and advice on medical content, distilling scientific content for the appropriate target audience.​

Who you are:

Master’s or PhD/PharmD degree preferred in Biomedical Sciences, focus oncology

Medical communications or publications management experience. Strong project and stakeholder management skills and good knowledge of Good Publication Practice and ICMJE guidelines. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience in medical or scientific communications

Experience in field of oncology, diagnostics experience advantageous 

Experience with publication management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. Relevant agency and/or diagnostics experience is also beneficial

Understanding of diagnostics industry and regulatory guidelines; competency and enthusiasm to review, communicate and implement Good Publication Practice standards; CMPP certification is an advantage

Working knowledge of publication management tools

Proven leadership skills; creativity and ability to find solutions in complex teams as well as strong stakeholder management skills are key assets

Strategic ability, attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility

Great communication and people skills; energetic, friendly and dynamic personality

Travel Requirements: Ability to occasionally travel 

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is between $91,100 and $169,100.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

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