Manager, Medical Core Content - Rare Disease

Manager, Medical Core Content

The Manager, Medical Core Content is a team-level operational role responsible for the development, maintenance, and day-to-day quality assurance of all core scientific and medical content for the relevant therapeutic area. This role focuses on the execution and production of scientific assets, ensuring they accurately reflect clinical data, adhere to the core scientific narrative, and are compliant with all internal and external regulations. This position reports directly to the Associate Director, CNS Scientific Communications.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Core Content Development
• Under the guidance of the Associate Director, Medical Communications, draft and maintain high-priority, foundational scientific communication core materials, including :
• Core Disease State Decks
• Core Field Materials
• Medical Publications
• New Data Reporting
• Medical Information Content Generation
• Scientific Accuracy and Consistency
• Ensure all content adheres to the approved core scientific narrative and lexicon, accurately reflects clinical trial data, and maintains consistency across global materials
• Maintain content repositories and ensure version control and accessibility for global teams
• Utilize platforms like Veeva Vault, to manage content lifecycle and Medical Review submissions
• Track and report content usage and effectiveness, providing insights for optimization
• Data Integration
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Research teams to integrate new data from clinical study reports or publications into existing core content
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as key support resource for the Field Medical Affairs team, managing the content repository and version control for field-facing materials
• Partner with external medical writing agencies, providing operational input and feedback, reviewing drafts for scientific accuracy, and ensuring deliverables align with project timelines
• Ensure all content creation and review processes adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Publication Practices (GPP), and global regulatory guidelines
• Medical Information Content Generation
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality, scientifically accurate medical information content for relevant therapeutic area products, including standard response letters, FAQs, and global core content
• Ensure all content complies with regulatory, legal, and medical standards, and is aligned with product strategy and scientific messaging
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of medical communications
• Support the global-to-local adaptation of core content for use by regional and affiliate medical teams
• Serve as a champion for Medical Review / Promotional review processes for materials
• Manage content lifecycle processes, including version control, periodic review, and archiving in content management systems (e.g., Veeva Vault)
• Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient content development and approval
• Monitor scientific literature and product data to ensure content reflects the most current evidence and clinical guidance
• Contribute to the development and implementation of content governance frameworks and best practices
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on the appropriate use of medical information content
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement

Qualifications

Competencies

Salary Range : Minimum $117,027.00 - Maximum $175,030.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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