Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Columbia (SC); 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 and manage publication activities. The role requires extensive experience in Medical Affairs and strong leadership skills. This remote position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sectors, 5+ years in Medical Affairs.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings for assigned compounds.
• Oversee management of Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons.
• Develop relationships with external authors and manage publication activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

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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 the Global Medical Affairs Teams, Clinical Teams, Global Value & Real-World Evidence Teams, and Publications Management Specialists to plan and execute publication activities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to compile cross-functional insights and develop scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
2. Oversee the management of the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
3. Collaborate with publication planning teams and Working Groups to develop and implement global publication plans.
4. Drive communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local alignment.
5. Develop relationships with external authors and manage ongoing publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and external publication steering committee meetings.
6. Provide updates to cross-functional teams on publication activities for assigned compounds.
7. Facilitate the development of congress presentations with external authors, including slide reviews and publication content enhancement.
8. Support engagement with the external medical community through various communication activities.
9. Assist in digital and patient-centric communication initiatives, including social media content, digital data dissemination, and scientific summaries.
10. Collaborate on content development for educational sites and strategic planning for global medical congresses.
11. Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and collaborate with Publications Management to oversee vendors, budgets, and operational activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical sectors, 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 a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Diseases is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop and present scientific information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications and industry best practices.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced degree in scientific or healthcare field (PharmD, PhD, MS).
• ISMPP CMPP certification preferred.

Core Competencies

• Accountability for Results
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Patient & Customer Centricity
• Impactful Communication
• Respectful Collaboration
• Empowered Development

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives, based on experience and skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Additional Information

Otsuka is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Beware of scams: Otsuka will never request payment or financial information during the application process. Only apply through the official Otsuka careers site.