Associate Scientific Publications Director

Exelixis • King of Prussia, PA

402d • $158,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Associate Scientific Publications Director within the Scientific Publications group of Medical Affairs is responsible for planning and executing publication strategies. This role involves developing publication plans, managing the creation of scientific presentations and publications, and ensuring compliance with established standards and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of eleven years of related experience; or a Master's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of nine years of related experience; or a Doctorate level degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) and a minimum of five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech desirable.
• Significant experience with publication development and writing is required.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, and communication via clinical and medical affairs channels preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
• Skilled medical/technical writer with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organized, problem-solving, solution-oriented, collaborative team player.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication of complex medical and scientific data to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration competencies for interfacing with a wide range of internal and external cross-functional partners.
• Ability to foster relationships, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology is preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate in accordance with all Exelixis SOPs, including the Publications SOP, and promote the adoption of working standards consistent with Good Publication Practice.
• Contribute to strategic, operational and tactical planning for the Exelixis Publication Plan.
• Write and revise abstracts, posters, case reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific congresses or peer-reviewed journals.
• Work with publications and writing vendors as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts in accordance with timelines set in the publication plan.
• Use the Datavision publications portal to monitor feedback on publications.
• Collaborate with other members of the Medical Affairs organization in support of their functional area deliverables.
• Attend scientific conferences to enhance therapeutic knowledge and contribute to execution of Medical Affairs conference deliverables.
• Develop product and disease state expertise and keep abreast of the changing drug development environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• Long-term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
• Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree