Associate Director, Medical Communications - #1987

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

GRAIL is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Communications to join the Medical Affairs department. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Medical Communications, this person will develop our publication strategy, and, more broadly, our medical communications strategy, for GRAIL’s pipeline product(s), and will be responsible for ensuring the publication and/or presentation of our key scientific, clinical, and technological advances in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific/medical congresses. This role will work closely with numerous other functions, including corporate communications, R&D, clinical development, data science, and biostatistics, as well as external vendor(s). The ideal candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done, is diligent, motivated, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs. This position will be remote and will report to the Senior Director of Medical Communications.
You will:

• Drive publication strategy, planning, and execution for marketed product(s) and pipeline multi-cancer detection product(s)
• Lead the development and review of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations developed by internal writer(s) and/or vendors to ensure scientific and medical accuracy
• Draft publication content, as needed
• Develop and support external presentations
• Act as point-of-contact for Medical Communication agency day-to-day interactions for pipeline product
• Lead all aspects of publication compliance with company and industry regulations and policies, including ICMJE and GPP3
• Support publication strategy, planning, and execution for existing multi-cancer early detection product
• Plan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings
• With the Director of Medical Communication, drive development of a new scientific platform
• Work with corporate communications on external communication strategy, ensuring press releases, FAQs, and other documents/slide decks are scientifically/medically accurate and messaging is aligned
• Participate in Medical Affairs strategic planning to develop yearly Medical Affairs plan
• Support pre-, peri, and post-launch activities (eg, participate in launch teams)
• Help develop and maintain Core Data Decks, Disease State Decks, FAQ documents, and training materials for the entire portfolio
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with the medical community, thought leaders, and treatment advocates
• Review study reports, clinical protocols, and summary dossiers for content and accuracy

Your qualifications and experience will include:

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, Pharm.D, MD)
• 3+ years of experience in medical affairs (publication planning, medical writing)
• Successful track record of supporting or driving publication strategy development and implementation, 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 standard methodologies, including ICMJE and GPP3; CMPP-certification preferred
• Dedication 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 communications skills, including interacting 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 outstanding teammate with a demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environment and leadership
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action 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.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL has made the decision to require all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.