Director Medical Communications #4004

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Menlo Park, CA
Hybrid
182K-242K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Software • Biotech
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured.
The Role
The Director of Medical Communications leads the publication strategy, ensuring development and publication of scientific advancements. Responsibilities include coordinating abstracts, overseeing compliance, managing budgets, and collaborating with various teams for effective data communication and strategic planning.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.


We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.


GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.


For more information, please visit grail.com.


GRAIL is seeking a Director of Medical Communications to join the Medical Affairs (MA) department. This person will be a key member of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team, primarily leading and executing on our publication strategy and tactics, ensuring the development, submission, and publication/presentation of our key scientific, clinical, and technological advances in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific/medical congresses. A key part of this work will include integrating with our health systems and real-world evidence teams to develop a robust data communication strategy. This role will also be a key strategic contributor to our overall medical communications strategy, and will work closely with numerous other functions, including Clinical Development, Training, Corporate Communications, R&D, Biostatistics, and Investor Relations.

The ideal candidate is a strong team leader and strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get work done, is detail-oriented, motivated, independent, and able to respond quickly to evolving needs. This position will be based in Menlo Park, California or Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; will have 2 direct reports; and will report to the VP of Medical Affairs. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the publication team to evolve and execute on GRAIL’s publication strategy
  • Coordinate and/or create the development and review of scientific abstracts, posters, and presentations
  • Develop and support other external presentations
  • Manage Medical Communication agencies' budget and day-to-day interactions
  • Oversee publication compliance with company and industry regulations and policies, including ICMJE and GPP3Assess and report the impact of the publication strategy and tactics
  • Drive publication team meetingsPlan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings
  • Evolve GRAIL’s scientific platform (including potential to develop a new platform)
  • Work with training and corporate communications on external communication strategy, ensuring press releases, FAQs, and other documents/slide decks are scientifically/medically accurate and messaging is aligned
  • As a key member of the Medical Affairs team, participate in Medical Affairs strategic planning
  • Help develop and maintain Core Data Decks, Disease State Decks, FAQ documents, and other training materials (in collaboration with training function) for the entire portfolioIdentify, develop, and maintain relationships with the medical community, thought leaders/key opinion leaders, and advocatesSupervise 2 team members
  • May also include review of study reports, clinical protocols, and summary dossiers for content and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD)
  • 10+ years of experience in medical affairs (publication planning)
  • Successful track record of leading and implementing publication strategy, 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 best practices, including ICMJE and GPP3; CMPP-certification preferred
  • Commitment 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 leadership and communications skills with experience in externally facing roles, including interactions 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 exceptional team player with a demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environment and leadership roles
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $182,000 - $242,000. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.


Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.


In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.


GRAIL is an Equal Employment 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. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.

Top Skills

Computer Science
Data Science
Next-Generation Sequencing

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
1,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity 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 and commercialize pioneering products

Why Work With Us

Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here, and it’s no small task.

The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge, contribute their skills, inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.

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GRAIL Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

GRAIL has a variety of work types depending on the roles. Some are onsite like a lab role, others are hybrid and still others are remote. Hybrid is typically Tuesday and Thursday but leaders may be flexible depending on the role.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQMenlo Park, CA
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