Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Otsuka; United States; Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to lead and develop scientific communication strategies. This role involves collaborating with various teams to execute publication activities, manage relationships with external authors, and ensure alignment with communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in Medical Affairs and Scientific Publications, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant impact in the medical field and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare/pharma with 5+ years in Medical Affairs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology or Rare Disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic publication planning and manage scientific communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for publication activities.
• Develop relationships with external authors for ongoing publications.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Scientific Publications

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Vendor Management

Project Management

Education

Master's in Science

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

Job description

The Director, Global Medical Publications will support Otsuka in leading and developing an overall scientific communication strategy for publications and congresses, and will work closely with the Global Medical Affairs Teams, Clinical Teams, Global Value & Real-World Evidence Teams, and Publications Management Specialists to plan and execute publication activity.

Job Description

• Lead the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compound(s) to compile cross-functional insights to inform the development of the scientific communication platforms (SCPs), lexicons, and global publication plans.
• Oversee the ongoing management of the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds to keep them current.
• Work with the publication planning team and the Publication Working Groups (PWGs) to develop and execute global publication plans.
• Drive global communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams and ensure alignment of regional/local strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external authors through engagement with ongoing publication activities, including congress presentation slide reviews and external publication steering committee meetings.
• Provide updates (or delegate) as appropriate to cross-functional teams on publication activities for assigned compounds.
• Facilitate the development of congress presentations with external authors prior to and onsite congresses (e.g., slide reviews) including enhanced publication content.
• Support medical teams, regional teams, and global medical affairs, and other Otsuka stakeholders in engaging with the external medical community.
• Support digital and patient-centric communications activities including medical content for social platforms, digital data dissemination platforms, plain language summaries, scientific communication platforms, external landscape analyses, and global newsletters.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Operations and Communications leads and others to plan and develop content for internal and external educational sites.
• Contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses with cross-functional teams in support of key data and scientific presence.
• Lead and contribute to internal communications regarding pre- and post-congress coverage reporting.
• Collaborate with Publications Management Team specialists to manage publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities as needed.

Qualifications/ Required:

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/Medical Communications.
• Master's in Science is required; a doctoral level preferred, PhD, PharmD.
• 3+ years in a leadership position, managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology or Rare Disease a +.
• Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications, global medical communications, and industry publication best practices.
• Represent a function within a matrix organization through a strong track record of excellent presentation, customer facing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong track record of written and oral communication skills to develop and present scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly.
• Understand detailed technical information and convey complex ideas to a variety of audience types and cultures.
• Quickly build rapport and credibility with key internal and key external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to track numerous tasks for multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Direct external vendors and manage budgets, timelines, and quality of deliverables.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Understanding of Datavision and other iEnvision modules highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Educational Qualifications Required:

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

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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