Director, Publication Strategy – Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter expert on matters related to publications.

• Ensure the effective gathering, analysis, interpretation, communication, and planning of publication-related data.

• Comply with best practices in publications and adhere to BioCryst policies.

• Create and update internal policies and guidance that support publication activities.

• Provide training to both internal cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Lead the development and execution of medical and scientific publications for the hereditary angioedema and pipeline portfolio.

• Coordinate resources and execute abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and presentations at scientific/medical meetings when necessary.

• Oversee the writing, editing, formatting, and submission of articles to peer-reviewed journals and at scientific/medical conferences.

• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical experts, journal editors, and personnel from congresses.

• Manage the annual budget, work allocation, contracts, SOWs, and invoices.

• Oversee daily operations with publication vendors.

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of publication-planning platform documents.

• Stay updated with GPP and ISMPP standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific degree is required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO).

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical or scientific experience, particularly in leading scientific publications.

• Proven experience in developing and executing integrated publication strategies across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.

• Experience with pipeline portfolios and rare diseases is essential.

• Expert-level knowledge of good publication practices and guidelines, including GPP and ICMJE.

• Understanding of clinical trial design, execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.

• Capability to define and monitor publication performance metrics and evaluate the impact of scientific communication.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities within large, matrixed, cross-functional teams.

• Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Strong project management capabilities, which include publication planning, medical and technical writing, editing, and review.

• Ability to strategically analyze complex data and synthesize scientific information.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems like PubStrat, SharePoint, Veeva Vault, and Smartsheet.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off policy and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.