Senior Scientific Communications Consultant, Arc Bio Communications, an IQVIA business (London – hybrid or remote)

Arc Bio Communications is an IQVIA business delivering global communications strategies for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that add value and bring innovations to life. Our approach blends the strategic rigour of management consultancy, the scientific expertise of medical education, and the creativity and reach of communications. In 2024, we joined forces with IQVIA to expand our global capabilities and influence even further.

Role overview

Senior Scientific Communications Consultant – Arc Bio Communications, an IQVIA business (London – hybrid or remote).

Responsibilities

• Develop effective scientific communications strategies and solutions aligned to the client’s business objectives.
• Challenge and interrogate client briefs through structured questioning and an understanding of the client and external landscape.
• Produce strategically aligned high-quality scientific strategy, insights and content (e.g. medical communications strategy, advisory boards and consultations, narratives, scientific platforms, messaging (internal and external), senior leader presentations, thought leadership articles, social content).
• Lead, motivate and inspire teams to deliver communications programmes and projects of high strategic value.
• Champion scientific excellence and provide scientific counsel to teams and clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and engage with senior-level pharmaceutical executives.
• Grow business organically through existing client relationships and support new business opportunities and proposals.
• Accurately plan finances, manage forecasting and team resourcing.

Role description

• Client service: Lead and maintain excellent client relationships; provide ongoing consultation and counsel on a peer-to-peer basis.
• Develop scientifically sound communications strategies and solutions tailored to client challenges; ask probing questions to address ambiguity.
• Deliver client-ready work of the highest standard, with exceptional quality in a timely manner.
• Develop high-quality business proposals for new and existing clients.
• Support organic growth of existing accounts through high-quality work and ongoing client discussions.
• Network outside of Arc Bio to support new business development and represent Arc Bio at industry events.

Project management

• Establish systems and processes for accurate programme/project planning and management; quickly course-correct when needed.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and manage budgets, keeping clients and team informed of potential overruns and offering solutions.

Leadership

• Lead client account teams; set strategy in partnership with Arc Bio Partners and clients; monitor progress and course-correct as needed.
• Delegate and prioritise within client account teams; provide direction and ownership to ensure delivery.
• Develop others through tailored direction and feedback.
• Facilitate communication between teams and clients and take ownership of strategic client discussions.

Communication and impact

• Present with confidence and conviction; influence, negotiate and address objections from senior stakeholders.
• Adapt communication style for different audiences to gain buy-in.
• Think clearly and provide professional client counsel; develop others as appropriate.

Technical ability and skills

• Industry: Stay up-to-date with factors influencing pharma and biotech; understand mechanics of business basics.
• Science: Strong working knowledge of the science relevant to clients’ focuses; maintain high scientific excellence and accuracy; adhere to regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
• Strategy: Discuss client goals; apply theoretical approaches to client challenges; participate in strategic development and workshop facilitation.
• Marketing and communications: Understand healthcare marketing principles with capabilities in PR, medical education and/or scientific communications; understand evaluation and KPIs across channels.

Company context

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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