Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

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

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy and implementation of publication initiatives for designated Medical Affairs programs.

• Act as the Publications Lead, representing Scientific Communications & Publications on cross-functional program teams.

• Plan, create, and execute manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.

• Facilitate publication team meetings to promote strategic discussions, decision-making, and alignment.

• Manage complex deliverables, stakeholder feedback, risks, and escalation processes.

• Contribute to the Annual Strategic Publication Plans.

• Establish and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders, external authors, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Enhance publication processes, templates, and operational methodologies.

• Oversee the development and updates of scientific platforms.

• Manage publication vendors/agencies, including scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific degree (PharmD or PhD preferred).

• A minimum of 6–8 years of hands-on publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.

• Preferred experience in Oncology and/or Hematology.

• Proven ability to lead the creation of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and other medical/scientific content.

• Strong scientific understanding with the capability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically relevant communications.

• Demonstrated poise and judgment in aligning both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to critically evaluate and edit publication documents for quality, compliance, and scientific integrity.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Competence in managing multiple projects, anticipating risks, and ensuring deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and recognize when to escalate complex or cross-functional decisions.

• Comprehensive understanding of publication and medical communication guidelines, including GPP, ICMJE, Sunshine Act, and PhRMA Code of Conduct.

• Preferred experience in managing publication vendors and budgets.

• CMPP certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A generous benefits package featuring a variety of plans and a substantial employer match.

• Annual target bonus.

• Opportunities for career advancement and development.

• Competitive compensation package.

• 401K plan with employer contributions.

• Generous stock options.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) to start.

• 18 holidays, including Summer & Winter Break.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• In-office catered lunches.

• Home office setup support.

• Lifestyle spending stipend.

• Commuter stipend (for Boston Office).

• Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and more.