Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to develop scientific communication strategies. This remote role requires extensive experience in medical affairs and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective publication activities and manage vendor relationships. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years in Medical Affairs.
• 3+ years in leadership, managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Publication Planning Group meetings for assigned compounds.
• Oversee management of Scientific Communication Platforms.
• Drive global communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Vendor Management

Education

Master's degree in Science

PhD or PharmD

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 an overall scientific communication strategy for publications and congresses, 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 cross-functional insights for scientific communication platforms (SCPs), lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Oversee the management of Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
• Collaborate with publication planning teams and the Publication Working Groups (PWGs) to develop and execute global publication plans.
• Drive global communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local strategy alignment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external authors through ongoing publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and external publication steering committee meetings.
• Provide updates to cross-functional teams on publication activities, delegating as appropriate.
• Facilitate the development of congress presentations with external authors, including slide reviews and enhanced publication content.
• Support medical, regional, and global teams in engaging with the medical community.
• Assist in digital and patient-centric communications, including social media content, digital data dissemination platforms, plain language summaries, and newsletters.
• Collaborate on content development for educational sites and strategic planning for global medical congresses.
• Lead internal communications regarding congress coverage and reporting.
• Manage publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities with Publications Management Team.

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 leadership, managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Diseases is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop scientific content and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• 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

Salary range: $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives, based on experience and skills.

Company benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more. Learn more at Otsuka Careers.

Additional Information

This description provides a general overview and is subject to change. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Beware of recruiting scams; apply only through official channels listed on the company's careers page.