Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Helena (MT); 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, managing publication activities, and ensuring effective communication of complex scientific information. Candidates should have extensive experience in medical affairs and a strong educational background.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

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 Diseases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings.
• Manage the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons.
• Develop and execute global publication plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to compile cross-functional insights to inform the development of scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
2. Manage the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
3. Develop and execute global publication plans in collaboration with the publication planning team and Publication Working Groups (PWGs).
4. Coordinate communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local alignment.
5. Engage with external authors and maintain relationships through publication activities, congress presentation reviews, and external publication steering committee meetings.
6. Provide updates on publication activities to cross-functional teams.
7. Facilitate congress presentation development and review, including content enhancement.
8. Support engagement with the external medical community and digital communications, including social media content, digital data dissemination, and scientific summaries.
9. Collaborate on content development for educational sites and contribute to strategic planning for global congresses.
10. Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and collaborate with Publications Management on vendor and budget management.

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 Diseases is a plus, along with knowledge of scientific peer-reviewed publications and industry best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex scientific information effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience managing budgets and external vendors.
• Breadth of leadership experience, including influencing and coaching others.
• Understanding of Datavision and iEnvision modules is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MS).
• ISMPP CMPP designation is 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 coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and more.

Additional Information

This job description provides a general overview and may be amended as needed. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities or veterans may request accommodations. Beware of scams; apply only through official channels.