Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Raleigh (NC); 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 requires extensive experience in Medical Affairs and the ability to manage publication activities across various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, proven leadership skills, and an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k)

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 Disease is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication of complex scientific information

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD preferred

Advanced degree in scientific/healthcare field

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to compile insights for scientific communication platforms, 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 the Publication Working Groups (PWGs).
• Drive communication strategies and ensure regional/local strategy alignment.
• Build relationships with external authors and engage in publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and external publication steering committee meetings.
• Provide updates to cross-functional teams on publication activities.
• Facilitate congress presentation development with external authors, including slide reviews and publication content enhancement.
• Support engagement with the external medical community and digital communications activities.
• Collaborate on content development for educational sites and contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses.
• Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and manage publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/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 Disease is a plus.
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific information effectively.
• Strong organizational and vendor management skills.
• 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

Additional Information

Salary range: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, and more. For details, visit Otsuka Careers.

Legal & Security Notices

This description provides a general overview and is subject to change. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. Beware of recruitment scams. Only apply through official channels and contact Otsuka directly for concerns about scams.