Associate Director, Global Oncology Publications

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

88d • $150,202 - $225,303

About The Position

Do you have expertise in and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business! Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. The Associate Director is responsible for the development of aspects of an integrated and strategic Global Publication Plan, in collaboration with the Global Publications Director and under the supervision of the Global Publications Senior Director. They will have accountability for the delivery of the agreed medical, scientific, and technical publications.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (eg PharmD, PhD, MD).
• Previous experience in publications in a pharmaceutical/biotech setting, and/or with a medical communications agency.
• Knowledge of applicable industry guidelines and standards.
• Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate with collaborators regarding the planning and development of publication deliverables.
• Promote and adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications.
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners.

Nice To Haves

• Therapeutic knowledge in oncology.
• Knowledge of publication management systems.
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of specific elements of the publication strategy and tactical plan for Oncology global clinical studies in humans from Phase Ib-IV, and non-clinical trial sources including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence (RWE), payer, and non-interventional studies.
• Act either as a technical expert or supervisor in supporting the delivery of publication tactics.
• Project management of publications activities/deliverables within the function, across Medical Affairs, and where required this may be aligned to a specific tumor plan or across multiple indications.
• Accountable for managing external agency partners in the delivery of defined publications activity, ensuring quality and delivery standards are adhered to.
• Keep own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments up to date.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees