Associate Director, Medical Publications, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution and implementation of publication strategies for CNS assets.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to outline publication timelines, prioritize data, and devise congress/journal strategies.

• Oversee the complete development process of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other publication materials.

• Ensure scientific precision, quality, and adherence to GPP, ICMJE, company SOPs, and relevant regulatory standards.

• Incorporate publications within wider scientific communication platforms.

• Identify enhancements for workflow and operational efficiency, including the utilization of technology and AI-driven tools.

• Handle daily interactions with publication vendors and medical writing collaborators.

• Offer guidance, feedback, and review of outputs from vendors.

• Assist in tracking, forecasting, and reconciling budgets.

• Collaborate with Clinical Development, GIE&I, Medical Strategy, and Medical Communications teams to ensure data readiness and share clinical results.

• Act as a primary contact for publication execution within the CNS Medical Communications team.

• Work together with Field Medical and Medical Communications teams to ensure message consistency across medical materials.

• Contribute to integrated medical communications planning as well as launch and lifecycle initiatives.

• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to uphold governance and ethical practices in publications.

• Maintain precise documentation and contribute to audit preparedness.

• Report directly to the Director of Medical Publications (CNS).

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or an equivalent) is required.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.

• Proven experience in supporting publication planning and execution for global or regional initiatives.

• Preferred experience in CNS or related therapeutic areas.

• Experience collaborating with external vendors and medical writers.

• Strong skills in project management and organization.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a keen eye for scientific accuracy.

• Solid knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards.

• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Capability to engage in strategic discussions while maintaining a strong focus on execution.

• Experience in vendor management and operational workflows.

• Financial acumen with a background in budget tracking and management support.

• A proactive, solutions-driven approach with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Opportunity for incentives.