Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to lead scientific communication strategies. This remote role involves collaboration with various teams to manage publication activities and engage with the medical community. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the healthcare sector and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings.
• Develop and execute global publication plans.
• Coordinate with medical affairs and clinical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

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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 inform the development of scientific communication platforms (SCPs), 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 with medical affairs and clinical teams to drive global communication strategies and ensure regional/local alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with external authors, including congress presentation reviews and publication steering committees.
• Update cross-functional teams on publication activities for assigned compounds.
• Facilitate congress presentation development and onsite activities, including slide reviews and publication content enhancement.
• Support engagement with the external medical community through various activities.
• Assist in digital and patient-centric communication efforts, including social media content, digital dissemination platforms, and newsletters.
• Collaborate on content development for educational sites and strategic planning for medical congresses.
• Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and collaborate with vendors on publication operations.

Qualifications

• 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 a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Diseases is a plus; familiarity with scientific peer-reviewed publications and industry best practices.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience managing external vendors and budgets.
• Leadership qualities including collaboration, coaching, and influence.
• Knowledge of Datavision and iEnvision modules is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Educational Requirements

• Advanced scientific/healthcare degree (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 and Benefits

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

Additional Information

Visit https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka for more about our benefits. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Beware of recruitment scams. Otsuka will never ask for payment or financial information during the application process. Only apply through our official careers page.