Functioning as medical-scientific subject matter expert and leading the scientific communication for the assigned digital area; liaising with internal cross-functional stakeholders as well as external stakeholders to achieve timely and high-quality deliverables to identify data gaps and activities to feed the scientific communication plan and platform
Regularly monitoring the publication landscape through targeted literature searches to educate internal stakeholders and inform content development
Focus on data processing in close cooperation with regulatory affairs
Cooperation with clinical affairs, our business units and with other areas with regard to approvals and developing strategies
Provisioning of medical insight through literature analyses answering dedicated research questions that inform Product Solutions
Formulating scientific claims for new products in a cross-functional team and managing substantiating evidence, either by the identification of existing or information about evidence gaps
Developing, continuously iterating, and updating strategic integrated publication plan(s) in conjunction with changes in the scientific landscape. Tracking progress of deliverables and ensuring organizational awareness of activities
Managing external expert stakeholders (HCPs), such as authors and publication steering committees, to provide advice and shape the publication plan strategy
Assuming responsibility for the incorporation of the medical value grounded in science and existing evidence into value messaging and scientific narrative of a device and/or technology
Creating tailored medical education content for internal & external stakeholders via the best communication channel
Continuously evaluating nascent communication channels and methods to meet information consumption habits and increasing awareness of Olympus technology and clinical programs
Managing professional relationship with the assigned business units, marketing & commercial, and other relevant Olympus stakeholders, such as other MSA functions, legal and compliance
Contributing to scientific communication governance by contributing to the development of key performance indicators (KPI), reports, and reporting structure
Responsible for interfacing and collaborating with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional MSA teams to ensure delivery of medical information according to plan and with quality
Other related job duties as assigned
Your qualification
University degree in life sciences, or related field, preferred: Additional degree such as PhD, MBA
5+ years industry experience within a device/pharmaceutical companies (preferably in multiple phases and multiple roles) and with ideally 1-2 years of experience in medical and scientific communications
Strong affinity for digital solutions
Big data experience
AI experience
Budget and forecasting experience
Ability to think strategically, critically analyze and synthesize complicated data and scientific information
Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific communication and business priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration
Comfortable liaising with KOLs to manage publication plans and chair publication steering committee meetings
A high level of energy, self- confidence, persuasive charm, and the ability to function at peak levels in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Proactive with a sense of urgency, a clear set of priorities, and a strong work ethic
Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information
Knowledge and ability to navigate and apply compliance policies to all interactions
Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Occasional domestic and international travel (< 10%), including weekend and evening travel as needed
Your benefits
Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%)
30 days of holidays per year
Modern office and an inspiring working environment
Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
Public transport ticket (100 % subsidized) or free parking space
Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym
Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being