Director, Publication Strategy & Execution

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Durham, NC, seeks a Director, Publication Strategy and Execution to lead the Publications plan across pre-launch to post-launch; collaborate with Medical Affairs, clinical development, regulatory, and marketing to ensure strategic alignment and data publication.

You will oversee writing, editing, manuscript submission, and conference materials, manage budgets, coach teams, and ensure compliance with GPP and ICMJE standards, travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO).
• Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical or scientific experience.
• Experience developing and executing integrated publication strategies across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.
• Pipeline portfolio and rare disease experience required, with adaptability across asset stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication-related efforts and ensure data interpretation and publication planning.
• Ensure compliance with good publication practices (GPP) and ICMJE standards.
• Develop internal guidance and policies to support publication activities.
• Deliver training to cross-functional teams and external partners as needed.
• Manage development of abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts for publications.

Skills

Publication strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Scientific writing

Budget management

Education

PharmD, PhD, MD/DO

Tools

PubStrat

SharePoint

Veeva Vault

Smartsheet

Job description

Company

COMPANY: At BioCryst, we share a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases. We leverage our expertise in structure-guided drug design to develop first-in-class or best-in-class oral small-molecule and injectable protein therapeutics. Our global headquarters is in Durham, North Carolina, we have a regional office in Boston, Massachusetts, and our employees span the globe across sites in multiple countries. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit our website at www.biocryst.com or follow uson LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Publication Strategy and Execution, is a highly visible senior leader who will be responsible for leading the strategy and implementation of the Publications plan. This individual will be a critical member of the Medical Affairs Extended Leadership Team and will work closely with cross-functional leaders, especially in close collaboration with product and program leadership teams, clinical development, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, HEOR, medical affairs, and marketing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on publication-related matters, working closely with both internal and external disease area experts to ensure relevant data, analysis, interpretation, communication, and publication planning of data
• Adhere to good publications practices and ensure compliance with BioCryst policies
• Develop and revise internal guidance and policies as needed in support of publication activities
• Deliver training to internal cross-functional teams and external partners, as appropriate
• Lead development of medical and scientific publications including accountability for execution of deliverables across hereditary angioedema and pipeline portfolio:
• Effectively coordinate, allocate resources for, and in cases, execute development of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and/or presentations for scientific/medical meetings to support Publications Plans for all compound(s)
• Coordinate resources for writing, editing, formatting and submitting articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific/medical conferences
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clinical experts, journal editors, and congress personnel
• Manage annual budget, work, and allocation of resources, including ensuring contracts, SOWs, and invoices are submitted accurately and in a timely manner
• Day-to-day vendor management to execute publications effectively and efficiently according to the Publications Policy and good publication practices (GPP).
• Provide oversight of maintenance of documents in the publication planning platform software to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity, while keeping abreast of the latest GPP and ISMPP standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO)
• Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical or scientific experience, including leading scientific publications
• Experience developing and executing integrated publication strategies across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases, aligned with medical strategy, evidence-generation priorities, scientific platforms, congress milestones, and lifecycle management objectives
• Pipeline portfolio and rare disease experience required, with the ability to adapt publication strategies across early- and late-stage assets, evolving evidence plans, and changing program priorities
• Expert knowledge of good publication practices and guidance, including GPP and ICMJE, and other standards related to scientific data communication
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Ability to define and track publication performance metrics, assess scientific communication impact, and apply insights to optimize publication planning and execution
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate, influence, and execute within large matrixed, cross-functional teams
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including setting priorities, providing coaching and feedback, supporting professional growth, and fostering accountability in a matrixed environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes, including publication planning, medical and technical writing, editing, and review
• Ability to think strategically, critically analyze complex data, and synthesize scientific information into clear communication strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality scientific content
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems (e.g., PubStrat, SharePoint, Veeva Vault, Smartsheet) required
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) preferred
• Hereditary angioedema/immunology/rare disease experience preferred
• Experience with digital and innovative publication approaches, including enhanced publications, plain language summaries, digital congress assets, and technology-enabled publication workflow tools, preferred

Additional Statements

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time. BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Culture

Passionate. Smart. Motivated. We’re all these qualities—but most importantly, we’re committed to making a difference in the lives of those living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases. If you’re someone who turns challenges into triumphs and aims to achieve beyond what you think is possible, we’re waiting for you. Culture is the fabric that binds us together and makes our company a special place to work. We are powered by our people, and every employee can provide valuable input on how we can achieve our goals through a culture of accountability. Our bold thinking comes from our “people-first” perspective, where we are united across fronts to do the right thing for patients, without fear of failure—but with embracing the learnings gleaned from setbacks that fuel our self-awareness. We value ownership, integrity, and the ability to laugh and learn from our mistakes. We are proud of our ability to reward innovative thinking and grow from personal and professional discovery.