Director, Publications

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, Publications, to join our Medical Affairs team, supporting cross-functional and alliance-wide publication strategy for assigned therapeutic assets. In this role, you will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of publication plans while collaborating with authors, Medical Affairs partners, cross-functional collaborators, and external agency partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Doctorate scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD) along with 7+ years of experience in medical communications or publications management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Minimum 3 years of experience independently leading cross-functional, therapeutic area-specific publication plans.
Proven track record managing complex, multi-asset publication plans, ideally within Oncology, Ophthalmology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases.
Experience managing external agency partners and publication vendors, including budget oversight and SOW management.

Responsibilities

Lead and accountable for cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams.
Lead publications review of annual plans and projects with senior management.
Lead in defining and building consensus on terms for literature and gap analyses to support scientific communication platform development and publication strategy.
Pub plan and medical communication strategy development and evolution.
Partner with procurement for agency selection and agency performance management.
Budget accountability for agency external resource scope of work (SOW) development, budget tracking, and invoicing according to approved SOW/PO, reflecting work completed.
Manage writers/agencies for individual pubs projects to effectively complete execution within specified timelines.
Responsibility for alignment on scientific content/communication objectives, author invitations, collection of author agreements, securing medical/clinical lead materials for kick-off meeting discussions, author kick-off calls.
Review assigned publications ensuring quality, alignment with scientific communication platform, and compliance with standards for ethical reporting of study data.
Oversee efficient and compliant financial management.
Ensure adherence to established compliance, regulatory, and ethical standards across all publication activities, including disclosure requirements, TOV guidelines, billing practices, and review documentation.
Proactively identify and communicate operational risks, delays, or issues.
Working with Executive Director, Publications identify and lead meaningful process improvements and innovations initiatives, as appropriate based on business needs.