Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 183,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Global Medical Publications to develop scientific communication strategies. This remote role involves collaboration with various teams and managing publication activities, requiring extensive experience in the healthcare sector and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Disease is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings.
• Managing publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities.
• Developing and executing global publication plans.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Master's in Science

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

Job description

Director, Global Medical Publications - REMOTE

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 include:

1. Leading the Strategic Publication Planning Group (SPPG) meetings for assigned compounds to compile insights and develop scientific communication platforms, lexicons, and global publication plans.
2. Managing the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicons for assigned compounds to ensure they are current.
3. Developing and executing global publication plans with the publication planning team and Publication Working Groups.
4. Driving communication strategies with medical affairs and clinical teams, ensuring regional and local alignment.
5. Maintaining relationships with external authors and engaging in publication activities, including congress presentation reviews and external publication steering committee meetings.
6. Providing updates on publication activities to cross-functional teams.
7. Facilitating congress presentation development and supporting digital and patient-centric communications activities.
8. Collaborating on content development for educational sites and strategic planning for global medical congresses.
9. Managing publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities in collaboration with Publications Management Team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 5+ years in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/Medical Communications.
• Master's in Science required; PhD or PharmD preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a team.
• Experience in CNS, Nephrology, or Rare Disease is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of Datavision and iEnvision modules is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Educational Qualifications:

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

Competencies include:

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

The salary range is $183,335 - $274,160 plus incentives, based on experience and skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more. For more information, visit Otsuka Careers.