Associate Director, Global Publication Planning - Job ID: 1840

Ascendis Pharma A/S; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company‑offered Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Various incentive compensation plans

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma A/S is seeking an Associate Director of Global Scientific Publication Planning in Princeton, NJ. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of scientific publications, collaborating cross-functionally and managing publication strategies within rare disease therapeutic areas. Candidates must have a PhD or PharmD and over 8 years of experience in medical publications in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers competitive compensation between $170-190K/year and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
• Experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive development of publication plan.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of publication policies and guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022)

Leadership capacity

Ability to navigate complex data

Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors

Education

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast‑growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology, Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best‑in‑class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

Serving as the driver of the development of the global strategic publication plan for one or more rare disease therapeutic areas, the Associate Director of Global Scientific Publication Planning oversees the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders. The Associate Director will collaborate cross‑functionally to understand the medical communications needs across the organization and will represent the Publication Planning function across departments.

First preference is for someone who can work hybrid from Princeton, NJ but remote candidates may be considered. This role will report to the Director, Global Head of Publication Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in development
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics
• Interface with external experts (e.g., key opinion leaders, clinical trial investigators, and other healthcare professionals) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical, Statistics, Medical Affairs) to ensure publications address gaps and unmet needs and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives
• Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring the development of high‑quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Ascendis publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines to ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry best practices
• Contribute to department initiatives/activities to improve publication practices and processes and stay current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications
• Ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry standards
• May write original content for publications, as needed

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD required; professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus
• 8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required
• Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required
• Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications
• Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross‑functional settings
• Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors
• Experience managing budgets

Estimated compensation $170-190K/year DOE

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company‑offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company‑provided short and long‑term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents