Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to develop and lead scientific communication strategies. This remote role involves collaboration with various teams to execute publication activities and requires extensive experience in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medical Affairs and proven leadership skills.

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 or Scientific Publications.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings.
• Manage Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons.
• Collaborate with publication planning teams.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Impactful Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD preferred

Advanced degree in scientific/healthcare field

Job description

Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

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The Director, Global Medical Publications will support Otsuka in leading and developing a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to develop scientific communication platforms (SCPs), lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Manage the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons to ensure they are current.
• Collaborate with publication planning teams and Working Groups to develop and execute global publication strategies.
• Coordinate with medical and clinical teams to ensure communication strategies are aligned regionally and globally.
• Build and maintain relationships with external authors through publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Provide updates to cross-functional teams on publication activities.
• Support development of congress presentations and external publication content.
• Assist medical and regional teams in engaging with the external medical community.
• Support digital and patient-centric communications, including social media content, digital dissemination platforms, and newsletters.
• Contribute to content planning for educational sites and congress strategies.
• Lead internal communications on congress coverage and collaborate with Publications Management on vendor and budget management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years in Medical Affairs or Scientific Publications.
• 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 scientific content for diverse audiences and cultures.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience managing external vendors and budgets.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced degree in scientific/healthcare field (PharmD, PhD, MS).
• ISMPP CMPP designation 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. 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For accommodations, contact: Accommodation Request ([e-mail]).

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