Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to develop scientific communication strategies. The role involves collaboration with various teams to manage publication activities and requires extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Science, with a preference for a PhD or PharmD, and have a proven track record in leadership and communication.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector; 5+ years in Medical Affairs.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Disease is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings for assigned compounds.
• Develop relationships with external authors through engagement in publication activities.
• Support digital and patient-centric communications.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Vendor Management

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

Job description

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The Director, Global Medical Publications will support Otsuka in leading and developing an overall scientific communication strategy for publications and congresses. The role involves working closely with Global Medical Affairs Teams, Clinical Teams, Global Value & Real-World Evidence Teams, and Publications Management Specialists to plan and execute publication activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to compile insights for developing scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Oversee management of Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
• Collaborate with publication planning teams and Working Groups to develop and execute global publication plans.
• Drive communication strategies with medical and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local alignment.
• Develop relationships with external authors through engagement in publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Provide updates on publication activities to cross-functional teams.
• Support the development of congress presentations and external publication content.
• Assist medical, regional, and global teams in engaging with the medical community.
• Support digital and patient-centric communications, including social media content, digital dissemination platforms, plain language summaries, and newsletters.
• Collaborate on content development for educational sites and support strategic planning for medical congresses.
• Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and collaborate with vendors on publications and operational activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector; 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 a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Disease is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop scientific content and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of Datavision and iEnvision modules is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Educational Qualifications

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

Core Competencies

Accountability, strategic thinking, patient/customer focus, impactful communication, collaboration, and development.

Salary Range and Benefits

Salary: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Additional Information

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates may request accommodations for disabilities. Beware of scams; apply only through official channels listed on the Otsuka careers site. No agency submissions without a formal agreement.