Associate Dir, Medical & Scientific Affairs

ANI Pharmaceuticals • Princeton, NJ

4h • $175,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs supports the development and execution of publication plans, medical and scientific communications, and medical material review activities across the rare disease portfolio. Working with Medical Affairs leadership, the role manages publication and scientific communication initiatives aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, supports timely dissemination of clinical and scientific evidence, and helps ensure scientific content is accurate, balanced, and compliant.

The role collaborates with internal cross-functional stakeholders—including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance—as well as external scientific experts to support scientific exchange and evidence dissemination across the product lifecycle. It independently manages complex projects and competing priorities in a dynamic rare disease environment. The posting describes the position as hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office, and also includes “#Remote.”

The position requires an advanced scientific or clinical degree and at least five years of relevant industry experience. The base salary range is $175,000–$230,000, with eligibility for short- and long-term incentive programs based on performance and company results.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publication Planning, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance requirements, medical material review processes, and scientific publication standards, including GPP and ICMJE recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience managing publication development, medical and scientific communication deliverables, cross-functional review processes, and external publication or medical communication agencies.
• Experience interpreting and communicating clinical trial results, real-world evidence, and other scientific data to healthcare and scientific audiences.
• Scientific and clinical expertise to interpret and communicate complex data.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality scientific content and deliver impactful medical information services.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear, concise, and balanced communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving rare disease environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
• Ability to exercise independent scientific judgment, manage competing priorities, and provide recommendations to Medical Affairs leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Rare disease experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and manage execution of publication and scientific communication plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategies and priorities across the rare disease portfolio.
• Manage development of scientific publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and plain language summaries, ensuring scientific accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify publication opportunities, evidence gaps, and scientific dissemination priorities.
• Coordinate with external investigators, authors, and publication agencies on publication development, review, and submission in accordance with Good Publication Practice (GPP), ICMJE recommendations, and company policies.
• Identify and recommend peer-reviewed journals, scientific congresses, and other channels for disseminating clinical and scientific evidence.
• Manage development of core scientific narratives, medical slide decks, disease-state educational materials, and other evidence-based scientific communication resources.
• Translate clinical trial results, real-world evidence, and emerging scientific data into accurate, balanced, and clear communications for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate scientific congress activities, including the development and review of abstracts, posters, presentations, and related scientific materials.
• Support development and scientific review of materials for advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other Medical Affairs scientific engagement activities.
• Represent Medical Affairs in medical, legal, and regulatory review processes, providing scientific expertise to support the accuracy, balance, and appropriate substantiation of medical and promotional materials.
• Manage external publication and medical communication agencies, including project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, in alignment with Medical Affairs priorities.
• Independently manage assigned publication and scientific communication initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scientific outputs.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive program based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree