Senior Manager, Medical Communications

About Pacira

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.

Why work with us?

Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.

Summary:

The Senior Manager, Medical Communications (SMMC) will play a key role in how we deliver our science and value story to key audiences, including healthcare professionals (HCPs), healthcare decision makers (HCDM) (e.g., P&T committee, payers) and internal teams. The SMMC will execute and help shape the strategic medical communication plan across both established and pipeline products, with a focus on developing MSL clinical decks, HEOR/value-based resources, and medical materials for Congresses. The SMMC will create materials directly, or guide external vendors to ensure delivery of high-quality, scientifically accurate, compliant resources that support consistent and effective messaging aligned with the medical strategy.

This is an opportunity to combine scientific expertise, critical analytical skills, and strategic communication skills to drive meaningful impact across the healthcare landscape.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Strategic Impact

• Contribute to the strategic development of the medical communications plan, which comprises medical and HEOR-related materials and tools for the customer-facing medical field.
• Contribute to the strategic development of materials for Medical Congresses (e.g., for Medical Affairs Booth)
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure materials reflect medical insights, medical strategy, market access perspectives, and customer needs.
• Provide clinical and HEOR expertise to guide development of accurate, high-quality, and engaging communications.

Execution

• Create, review, and maintain Medical Affairs resources (clinical and HEOR) that support scientific exchanges with HCP and healthcare decision makers.
• Support the coordination, development, and review of medical materials for congresses.
• Support the development of medical training resources and participate in the training of Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with strategy of all materials developed.
• Consistently evaluate and review internal clinical and HEOR publications, as well as externally published literature
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and integrate relevant scientific evidence into internal and external communications materials.
• Create and support the development of scientific narratives and messages.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, including scoping projects, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Manage and facilitate the Medical Communication Review process in Veeva Vault, including submissions and ensuring reviewer feedback is provided in a timely manner; address and incorporate feedback into internal and external materials in a timely, compliant manner.
• Performing literature searches as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in a scientific discipline, minimum of a master's degree (e.g., MS, MPH), doctorate level preferred (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD)
• Minimum of 4 years scientific writing/medical communications (Medical and Market Accessthin the pharmaceutical industry or medical communication agency
• Fellowship experience in Medical Affairs/Medical Communications a plus.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with clinical drug development process, clinical studies, and evidence generation strategies
• Understanding of HEOR principles, payer needs, and value communications.
• Knowledge of US compliance and regulatory standards, e.g., FDA, OPDP, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, GPP
• Skilled in developing MSL materials, HCDM decks, FAQs, and congress resources.
• Strong scientific writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex data for diverse audiences.
• Project management and vendor management skills, with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Skilled in project management: planning, prioritizing, and delivering multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work effectively across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Regulatory, and Commercial and other teams.
• Strong critical thinking skills to conduct literature searches, evaluate literature and competitive intelligence.
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with document management and review platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault)
• Therapeutic area knowledge in postsurgical pain management and/or surgical disciplines preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. Will need to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Will travel approximately 10%.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices and cubicles.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

The base pay range for this role is $120,000 annually to $165,000 annually. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.

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