Director Medical Communications #4004

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

For more information, please visit grail.com.

GRAIL is seeking a Director of Medical Communications to join the Medical Affairs (MA) department. This person will be a key member of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team, primarily leading and executing on our publication strategy and tactics, ensuring the development, submission, and publication/presentation of our key scientific, clinical, and technological advances in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific/medical congresses. A key part of this work will include integrating with our health systems and real-world evidence teams to develop a robust data communication strategy. This role will also be a key strategic contributor to our overall medical communications strategy, and will work closely with numerous other functions, including Clinical Development, Training, Corporate Communications, R&D, Biostatistics, and Investor Relations.

The ideal candidate is a strong team leader and strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get work done, is detail-oriented, motivated, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs. This position will be based in Menlo Park, California or Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; will have 2 direct reports; and will report to the VP of Medical Affairs. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the publication team to evolve and execute on GRAIL’s publication strategy
• Coordinate and/or create the development and review of scientific abstracts, posters, and presentations
• Develop and support other external presentations
• Manage Medical Communication agencies' budget and day-to-day interactions
• Oversee publication compliance with company and industry regulations and policies, including ICMJE and GPP3Assess and report the impact of the publication strategy and tactics
• Drive publication team meetingsPlan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings
• Evolve GRAIL’s scientific platform (including potential to develop a new platform)
• Work with training and corporate communications on external communication strategy, ensuring press releases, FAQs, and other documents/slide decks are scientifically/medically accurate and messaging is aligned
• As a key member of the Medical Affairs team, participate in Medical Affairs strategic planning
• Help develop and maintain Core Data Decks, Disease State Decks, FAQ documents, and other training materials (in collaboration with training function) for the entire portfolioIdentify, develop, and maintain relationships with the medical community, thought leaders/key opinion leaders, and advocatesSupervise 2 team members
• May also include review of study reports, clinical protocols, and summary dossiers for content and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD)
• 10+ years of experience in medical affairs (publication planning)
• Successful track record of leading and implementing publication strategy, including preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation slide decks, managing external reviews and revisions, and the submission process for scientific conferences and journals
• Proven understanding of industry best practices, including ICMJE and GPP3; CMPP-certification preferred
• Commitment to compliance
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent research skills and quick learner 
• Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership and communications skills with experience in externally facing roles, including interactions with key opinion leaders, clinical study site investigators, expert advisors, and other professionals 
• Experience in genomics, diagnostics, oncology, or other applied medical fields a plus
• Experience as an exceptional team player with a demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environment and leadership roles
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $182,000 - $242,000. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.

Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.

In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.