Executive Director, Scientific 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 Executive Director, Scientific Communications will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive scientific communication strategy to position Pacira BioSciences as a leader in pain and pain adjacencies. Reporting into the Clinical Affairs team, this role will lead a team focused on strategic planning, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to effectively gather, synthesize, and communicate scientific insights.

Key responsibilities include crafting strategic plans to disseminate scientific intelligence across internal teams, medical and scientific experts, and clinical investigators, as well as overseeing the development of high-quality scientific publications. The Executive Director will ensure all communications are accurate, rigorous, and aligned with Pacira's mission to inform and advance the medical and scientific community.

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 duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute an integrated scientific strategy that synthesizes insights from scientific communications and clinical research to inform both internal and external stakeholders. This strategy will support clinical development efforts and reinforce Pacira's leadership in pain and adjacent therapeutic areas by highlighting the medical, economic, and patient-centered value of the company's portfolio. Lead the development and implementation of the scientific communication strategy, including the Scientific Platform and associated content.
• Ensure alignment and training across key internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research, as well as with commercial partners and external stakeholders.
• Lead the evidence generation and publication strategy and planning process in alignment with Asset Development and Lifecycle Management goals across the Pacira portfolio.
• Oversee Clinical Affairs communication initiatives for internal and external stakeholders, including clinical trial branding, clinical website, and omni-channel activities.
• Support Clinical Operations by contributing to the design and execution of effective patient and site recruitment strategies. Identify and engage with external thought leaders and develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for scientific steering committees which guide Clinical Affairs activities.
• Develop and execute a congress planning and intelligence strategy to support Clinical Development objectives Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Clinical Affairs team, enhancing team processes and performance.
• Foster a collaborative environment and culture which emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Interaction:

The incumbent collaborates closely with internal teams, consultants, and vendors.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) with a minimum of 10 years of scientific communications experience in bioscience industry or medical communication agency, or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in biological sciences with a minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical communications required.
• Extensive experience working closely with thought leaders, preferably in areas related to osteoarthritis, postsurgical pain, and/or chronic pain management.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to critically analyze scientific literature to develop materials for communication.
• Hands-on experience with the development and review of medical content

• The ability to translate complex medical information into clear and concise messages.

• Excellent teamwork and interaction skills to lead cross functional teams and interface effectively with internal and external partners including vendors.
• Exceptional organizational/project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at once with a sense of ownership to drive to completion.
• Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and work independently, planning their time to meet both short-term and long-term objectives. The requirements described above 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:

• Extensive experience in developing or communicating scientific information for internal or external use.
• Customer Focus - is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility in response to changing needs and competing demands.
• Solutions oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Experience in working with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams.
• Highly organized and demonstrates consistent attention to detail and quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship and people skills

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 40 pounds.

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 production areas, 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

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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