Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site seeks a Director for Global Medical Publications to develop scientific communication strategies and manage publication activities. This remote role involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders, requiring extensive experience in the healthcare sector and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector.
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs or Scientific Publications.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings.
• Manage Scientific Communication Platform for assigned compounds.
• Coordinate communication strategies with medical affairs teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Impactful communication

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD preferred

ISMPP CMPP designation preferred

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

Job description

Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., is seeking a professional for the role of Director, Global Medical Publications. Apply via Lensa today!

The Director, Global Medical Publications will lead and develop the scientific communication strategy for publications and congresses. The role involves collaborating with Global Medical Affairs Teams, Clinical Teams, Global Value & Real-World Evidence Teams, and Publications Management Specialists to plan and execute publication activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds, to develop scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Manage the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
• Develop and execute global publication plans with the publication planning team and Publication Working Groups (PWGs).
• Coordinate communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local strategy alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with external authors and stakeholders involved in publication activities and congress presentations.
• Support and facilitate congress presentation development, including slide reviews and publication content enhancement.
• Engage with external medical community and support digital and patient-centric communications, including social media content, digital dissemination platforms, and newsletters.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Operations and Communications to develop educational content.
• Contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses and reporting on congress activities.
• Manage publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities with Publications Management Team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector, with 5+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Publications, or Medical Communications.
• Master's degree in Science required; PhD or PharmD preferred.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Disease is a plus.
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of Datavision and iEnvision modules is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced scientific/healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MS).
• ISMPP CMPP designation is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Accountability, strategic thinking, patient & customer centricity, impactful communication, respectful collaboration, and empowered development.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives, commensurate with experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), flexible time off, holidays, and more.

Additional Information

For more details about Otsuka and our benefits, visit our careers page.

Legal and Fraud Prevention Notice

Otsuka will never ask for financial information or payments during the application process. Be cautious of scams and only communicate through official channels. For concerns, contact Otsuka directly via their official website or contact center.