Are you ready to take the lead in the development of high-quality clinical publications and reviews for investigational pipeline products in Oncology R&D? As the Director, Scientific Publications, you will have the opportunity to develop and deliver strategic Publication Plans for pipeline assets, lead cross-functional publication teams, and ensure alignment with project and overall Oncology R&D strategy.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the cross-functional team in the publication development process, ensuring compliance with internal and external publication guidelines. You will lead 3rd-party providers in the delivery of defined publications activity, ensuring quality and delivery standards are adhered to. You will also provide on-site support at key scientific congresses and meetings, and mentor others during the flow of work.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- PhD, PharmD, MD or advanced scientific degree in a biomedical field with proven scientific and/or publications expertise.
- 5+ years of demonstrated abilities in medical communications/publications in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, medical communications agency, CRO, publishing, or academic setting with equivalent work experience required.
- Consistent record of collaborative and consultative cross-matrix abilities.
- Ability to work within a large strategic framework, while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance with global publication ethical standards and company publication policy and SOPs.
- Working knowledge of publication strategy and planning.
- Ability to understand and adhere to good publication practices and relevant guidelines on scientific data communication, such as ICMJE, GPP3, company policy and SOPs.
- Experience leading contract resources/vendors.
- Demonstrated ability and flexibility to prioritize while supporting multiple projects, dealing effectively with change and ambiguity.
- Broad understanding of drug development process.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external authorities, investigators, journal editors and publishers, and professional bodies.
- Working knowledge of Datavision publication management systems, understanding of publication management databases (iEnvision, Datavision).
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others during the flow of work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Desirable Skills
- AMWA, BELS, and/or ISMPP (CMPP) certification.
- Background in biologics and/or previous experience in oncology products.
- Previous experience writing and editing peer-reviewed clinical publications highly desirable.