Associate Director Scientific Communications
About The Position
The Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs – Scientific Communication Lead supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function and partners with Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs) and Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Leads (SELs). The AD, Scientific Communication Lead will lead the operational and strategic aspects of global scientific communication, including publication planning and execution. This role involves developing and executing global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives, integrating publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy, and overseeing publication vendors and agency partners. The position also includes managing publication-related budgets and contracts, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring scientific information management. The Associate Director will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and shape the publication strategy and ensure it is validated. The role is accountable for delivering a robust global publication planning process, providing strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, achieving successful execution of publication plans, and managing vendor relationships. It also involves facilitating collaboration with internal and external partners, overseeing the creation of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts, and contributing to other scientific communication strategy documents.
Requirements
- Advanced degree required (Masters, PharmD, PhD)
- Minimum 6 years of experience in medical publications, scientific communication, or medical affairs
- Strong project leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience managing publication vendors and budgets
- In-depth knowledge of study methodology, data analysis, and critical review of scientific publications
- Global mindset and ability to partner cross-culturally and regionally
- Proven ability to deliver results in a complex and evolving environment
- Critical thinking, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity required
Nice To Haves
- Analytical Reasoning
- Clinical Research and Regulations
- Clinical Trials Operations
- Communication
- Content Evaluation
- Developing Others
- Digital Culture
- Digital Literacy
- Healthcare Trends
- Inclusive Leadership
- Leadership
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Communications
- Medical Compliance
- Prioritization of Tasks
- Product Strategies
- Scientific Research
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Management
Responsibilities
- Development and execution of global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives
- Integration of publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy
- Oversight of publication vendors and agency partners, including coordination of publication discussions and maintaining relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies
- Management of publication-related budgets and vendor contracts
- Tracking and reporting of publication performance metrics, developing plans to address any deviations
- Ensuring scientific and knowledge information management related to publications is communicated and shared via SharePoint and other platforms
- Proactively seek information and clarity in collaboration with key stakeholders to develop and shape the publication strategy with full endorsement from the broader team
- Ensure publication plan is validated with 3M and CDT
- Deliver a robust global publication planning process, ensuring compliance with J&J Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs
- Provide strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, with a focus on publication deliverables
- Achieve successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with GMALs/SELs, CDTs, DAS Leads and other strategic partners
- Manage publication-related procurement and vendor relationships
- Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs, R&D, regulatory, outcomes research, statisticians) and external partners (investigator authors, academic institutions, agencies, consultants)
- Oversee the creation of abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts, ensuring clarity on expectations for hands-on content development as needed
- Ensure timely and effective facilitation of responses to journal review comments
- Lead onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for congresses and scientific meetings, where required
- Contribute to the creation of other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, briefing documents)
- Lead and coordinate the development of robust publication plans for compounds/products, reflecting prioritized regional and local needs
- Ensure all publications are developed in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and best practices
- Manage publication vendors and agency partners, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of publication outputs
- Maintain relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies
- Track and report publication metrics, and develop action plans to address performance deviations
- Support the integration of publication planning with broader medical affairs and evidence generation strategies
- Manage publication-related budgets and contracts
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on publication processes and best practices
Benefits
- Inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual
- Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees
- Recognition of employee merit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
