Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director for Global Medical Publications to develop a scientific communication strategy. The role involves collaboration with various teams to execute publication activities, manage vendors, and ensure alignment across regions. Candidates should have significant experience in the healthcare sector, strong communication skills, and relevant advanced degrees.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k)

Paid holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings.
• Manage Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons.
• Drive communication strategies with medical and clinical teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

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 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 include:

• Leading the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings to compile insights for scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Managing the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds.
• Developing and executing global publication plans with the publication planning team and PWGs.
• Driving communication strategies with medical and clinical teams, ensuring regional alignment.
• Building relationships with external authors and engaging in publication activities.
• Providing updates to cross-functional teams on publication activities.
• Facilitating congress presentations and external publication content development.
• Supporting engagement with the external medical community and digital communications.
• Collaborating on content for educational sites and strategic planning for congresses.
• Managing publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities.

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.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Diseases is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of Datavision and iEnvision modules preferred.

Educational Qualifications:

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

Core Competencies:

Accountability, strategic thinking, patient/customer centricity, impactful communication, respectful collaboration, and empowered development.

Additional details:

Salary range: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid holidays, and more. Travel up to 20%.

Other info:

This description outlines the general nature of the role. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Beware of scams; apply only through official channels.