Associate Dir, Medical & Scientific Affairs

ANI Pharmaceuticals • Princeton, NJ

4d • 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 ANI Pharmaceuticals’ rare disease portfolio. Working with Medical Affairs leadership, the role manages publication and scientific communication initiatives aligned with Medical Affairs strategy and supports timely dissemination of clinical and scientific evidence through accurate, balanced, and compliant content.

The position collaborates with internal stakeholders—including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance—as well as external scientific experts, investigators, authors, and agencies. It requires scientific expertise, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to independently manage complex projects and competing priorities in a dynamic rare disease environment. The posting describes the role as hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office; it also includes the designation “#Remote.”

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree: 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 with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, cross-functional leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Strong project management skills and ability to develop high-quality scientific content and impactful medical information services.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear, concise, balanced communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving rare disease environment with 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 development and manage execution of publication and scientific communication plans across the rare disease portfolio.
• Manage development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and plain language summaries, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Work with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify publication opportunities, evidence gaps, and dissemination priorities.
• Coordinate with external investigators, authors, and publication agencies on publication development, review, and submission in accordance with GPP, ICMJE recommendations, and company policies.
• Identify and recommend appropriate journals, scientific congresses, and other dissemination channels.
• Manage development of core scientific narratives, medical slide decks, disease-state educational materials, and other evidence-based scientific resources.
• Translate clinical trial results, real-world evidence, and emerging data into accurate, balanced, clear scientific communications for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate scientific congress activities, including development and review of abstracts, posters, presentations, and related 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 on accuracy, balance, and substantiation of medical and promotional materials.
• Manage external publication and medical communication agencies, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Independently manage assigned publication and scientific communication initiatives, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality 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