Assoc Dir, Medical Communications

Our Strength Is Our People. Passion. Principles. Perspective. At Watson, they're the traits that drive our growth and we apply them to every project and product. If you bring these qualities to your work, then we'd like you to consider joining our team.Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws. Performs as the key medical contact for the detailed knowledge of a product, disease state, competitor products, clinical trials, and published literature in order to supply quality medical review and comments during the training and preparation of medical information. Interacts with various Company personnel, including, clinical trial managers, medical directors, administrators, Medical Communication Managers and Specialists, and Regulatory and Marketing staff. Works externally with key opinion leaders, advisory board members, freelance/contract medical writers and agencies, investigators, journals, and colleagues in relevant professional associations. Interprets and applies instructions, policies and procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medical communications. Explores upcoming issues for the department as well as provides guidance for the core responsibilities. Establishes individual and department priorities and deadlines and ensures that duties and/or assignments are completed accordingly. Supervises subordinates, including hiring employees, preparing work schedules and assigning/reviewing work, training, preparing performance appraisals and counseling/ disciplining. Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations. Performs related duties as assigned.Qualifications. Valid Pharmacist License required. Graduate degree preferred. Knowledge of Medical terminology and treatment modalities. Pharmacology principles, theory and their application. Project management principles and techniques. Public speaking and presentation techniques. Principles and practices of supervision and training. Current Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations. Ability to implementing goals, objectives and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations that support department goals and objectives. Researching, analyzing and evaluating medical information materials, new target areas, new responses received due to product labeling, regulatory affairs and marketing, and frequency and type of medical information requests received. Interpreting and applying medical information, instructions, policies and procedures and guidelines pertaining to medical communications and release of medical communications. Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial forecasting reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Supervising subordinates, work teams and projects. Leading and training Medical Communications Specialists. Managing and organizing multiple projects and assignments. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals contacted in the course of work.Watson offers competitive medical and dental benefits, including vision, 401(k) and educational reimbursement.Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We value the benefits of diversity.Apply Online Now! To apply for this position, please click here.