Associate Director, Medical Publications (CNS)

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

4d•$169,222 - $253,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Medical Publications (CNS) supports the implementation and execution of global medical publication strategy and deliverables for the CNS therapeutic area. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant communication of scientific and clinical data through congress abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other peer-reviewed outputs. As part of the CNS Medical Communications team, this position partners with Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I), Medical Strategy, Core Content, and external vendors. It reports to the Director, Medical Publications (CNS), and contributes to strategic planning while driving operational excellence in publication execution and adherence to scientific and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Advanced scientific or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
At least 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Experience supporting publication planning and execution for global or regional programs.
Experience working with external vendors and medical writers.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to scientific accuracy.
Solid understanding of Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to contribute to strategic discussions while maintaining a strong execution focus.
Experience supporting vendor management and operational workflows.
Financial awareness and experience supporting budget tracking and management.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

CNS or related therapeutic area experience.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and execution of publication plans for CNS assets, aligning with medical strategy, data dissemination priorities, and product lifecycle needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define publication timelines, data prioritization, and congress and journal strategies.
Lead end-to-end development of publication deliverables, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
Ensure scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE, and company SOPs.
Contribute to integrating publications within broader scientific communication platforms (SCPs) and ensure consistency across materials.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency, including through technology and AI-enabled tools.
Manage day-to-day interactions with publication vendors and medical writing partners to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Provide direction, feedback, and review of vendor outputs to ensure alignment with scientific and compliance standards.
Support budget tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation for publication-related activities.
Partner with Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Medical Strategy, and Medical Communications teams to support data readiness and timely dissemination of clinical results.
Serve as a key point of contact for publication execution within the CNS Medical Communications team.
Collaborate with Field Medical and Medical Communications teams to align and maintain consistency of messaging across medical materials.
Support integrated medical communications planning and contribute to launch and lifecycle initiatives.
Work with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance functions to ensure appropriate governance and ethical publication practices.
Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness.