Associate Dir Medical Affairs Publication Management
About The Position
The Associate Director, Publications leads the development and execution of aligned dissemination plans across clinical, HEOR/RWE, PKPD, and disease-state publications. The role participates in cross-functional and monthly core publication team meetings, presents at strategic meetings and workshops, and joins relevant alliance-partner meetings to build and regularly refine publication plans and keep cross-functional partners aligned and informed. This position partners in the development of scientific, clinical, and health-outcomes publications; shapes the scientific narrative and lexicon used to communicate data; guides cross-functional and alliance-wide teams; and oversees publication budgets, forecasts, resources, timelines, quality, and efficiency. It also manages vendor relationships and publication records, reports post-publication metrics, and reviews and submits manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations. The role is based in Warren, New Jersey, or Sleepy Hollow, New York, with an on-site work model of four days per week.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, or MD.
- At least 5 years of experience in medical affairs, publications, or scientific communications.
- Proven experience managing publication plans; Immunology therapeutic-area experience is desired in the posting.
- Experience managing external agency partners and publication vendors, including budget oversight, SOW management, and performance management.
- Working knowledge of Good Publication Practice (GPP 22), ICMJE, OIG, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, and copyright and permission guidelines.
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Immunology-related therapeutic areas.
- Alliances management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of aligned dissemination plans across clinical, HEOR/RWE, PKPD, and disease-state publications.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings, monthly core publication team meetings, strategic meetings and workshops, and relevant alliance-partner meetings.
- Partner in developing scientific, clinical, and health-outcomes publications, ensuring accuracy, readability, and timely delivery.
- Shape the scientific narrative and lexicon behind data, translating statistical findings into clear strategic communication.
- Guide cross-functional and alliance-wide publication teams through collaborative discussion, independent research, and strategic alignment.
- Oversee publication budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation; track expenditures and flag issues early.
- Partner across functions to identify gaps and opportunities and evolve publication strategy.
- Report post-publication metrics accurately and on time, and maintain compliant, well-documented records in the Publication Management Tool, such as iEnvision.
- Manage vendors and budgets, including publication activity timelines, quality, and efficiency.
- Review and submit manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations in partnership with cross-functional colleagues.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses or other incentive plans may be available, depending on country and role.
- Equity awards may be available, depending on country and role.
- Pension or retirement benefits may be available, depending on country and role.
- 401(k) company match may be available, depending on country and role.
- Health and wellness programs may be available, depending on country and role.
- Fitness centers may be available, depending on country and role.
- Insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, may be available, depending on country and role.
- Paid time off may be available, depending on country and role.
- Family support benefits may be available, depending on country and role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
