Director, Global Oncology Publications

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • $193,000 - $289,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Oncology Publications leads publication strategy and execution for global Oncology clinical studies in humans from Phase Ib–IV, as well as non-clinical trial sources, including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence, payer, and non-interventional studies. The role translates scientific, clinical, and real-world evidence planning data into timely publications for prescribers, payers, and patients, informed by disease-state and medicine insights.

The position manages assigned publication plans and their deliverables, financial tracking, and meetings, working with delivery-team members and external alliances. It also leads external agency partners to ensure publication plans and results meet requirements for timing, quality, cost, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field, such as PharmD, PhD, or MD.
• At least 3 years of pharmaceutical publications experience or 5 or more years of medical communications agency experience.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and hierarchies to develop and execute long-term strategic publication plans on time and on budget.
• Independence, organization, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners.
• Ability to ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in publications.

Nice To Haves

• Therapeutic knowledge in oncology.
• Knowledge of publication management systems.
• Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of publication strategies and tactical plans for global Oncology studies and other specified evidence sources.
• Develop scientific, clinical, and real-world evidence planning data into timely publications for prescribers, payers, and patients, using disease-state and medicine insights.
• Manage assigned publication plans, deliverables, financial tracking, and meeting activities in coordination with delivery-team members and external alliances.
• Lead external agency partners to ensure publication plans and results meet timing, quality, and cost expectations.
• Ensure accurate compliance documentation and adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in publications.
• Communicate with collaborators regarding publication deliverable planning and development.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director