Director, Scientific Publications - Hampton, NJ

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Director, Scientific Publications to lead strategic publication planning across its immunology portfolio and partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and external scientific experts to deliver high-quality, compliant publications.

This role will manage manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress-related content, align messaging with strategy, and oversee timelines, budgets, and vendors while translating complex

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech publications.
• 5+ years supporting publication planning in biotech/pharma.
• Global publication planning experience for clinical and commercial products.
• Experience with scientific congresses and publication activities.
• Experience with publication management systems and external vendors.
• Strong expertise in scientific publications and medical writing.
• Ability to communicate complex data to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of ICMJE, AMA, GPP, FDA guidelines and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic publication plans tied to Medical Affairs and development objectives.
• Drive manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress-related content.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scientific accuracy and messaging alignment.
• Engage external authors, investigators, and science agencies for new publication concepts.
• Coordinate with Director of Scientific Communications for alignment of strategy and events.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets for publication projects.
• Provide scientific review and editorial oversight for content quality and compliance.
• Lead publication planning meetings and cross-functional reviews.
• Support congress planning and related medical communications deliverables.
• Contribute to scientific platform development and core narratives for Celldex products.
• Monitor emerging data and industry trends in immunology and related areas.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal SOPs.
• Drive process improvements in publication workflows and systems.
• May manage external publication vendors and agencies.

Skills

Publication planning

Medical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Editorial review

Project management

Scientific communication

Publications strategy

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD/MS/MPH or equivalent

Job description

About Celldex

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.

As we prepare for potential commercialization, including our lead asset barzolvolimab, we are building a world-class Medical Affairs organization to support late-stage development and launch. Our culture is entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and deeply mission-driven—where passionate individuals can make a meaningful impact.

Overview

The Director, Scientific Publications, will serve as a key individual contributor and cross-functional scientific leader within Medical Affairs responsible for the development and execution of strategic publication activities supporting Celldex’s immunology portfolio. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Science, HEOR, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Commercial, and external scientific experts to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scientifically rigorous, and compliant publications and scientific content.

This role will lead publication planning and execution across Celldex’s clinical programs, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and congress-related scientific content supporting late-stage development and future commercialization activities. The individual will work closely with the Director, Scientific Communications to ensure alignment between publication strategy, scientific messaging, congress activities, and broader Medical Affairs communication initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong scientific acumen, end-to-end publication expertise, strong cross-functional leadership with ability to drive alignment, and the ability to translate complex clinical and scientific data into impactful scientific publications and medical content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic & tactical publication plans aligned with Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation and clinical development objectives
• Drive publication activities including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and congress-related scientific content
• Partner cross-functionally within Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation (including HEOR), Clinical Development, Clinical Science, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment of messaging
• Collaborate with external authors, investigators, key opinion leaders, and scientific communication agencies to identify new publications concepts and support publication development and dissemination
• Partner closely with the Director, Scientific Communications to ensure alignment across publication strategy, scientific messaging, congress activities, and broader scientific communications initiatives
• Manage publication timelines, deliverables, vendors, and associated budgets to ensure high-quality and timely execution
• Provide scientific review and editorial oversight of publication content to ensure scientific accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and external guidelines
• Lead publication planning meetings, semi-annual company-wide publication planning workshops, and manage cross-functional publication reviews to ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Support congress planning and execution, including publication strategy, scientific communications, and related medical communications deliverables
• Contribute to scientific platform development and core scientific narratives supporting Celldex products and pipeline programs
• Maintain awareness of emerging clinical data, scientific literature, competitive intelligence, and industry trends within immunology, allergy, inflammation, and related therapeutic areas
• Ensure compliance with ICMJE, AMA, GPP, FDA, and applicable industry standards and company SOPs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to publication processes, systems, and operational workflows
• May manage external publication vendors, agencies, consultants, and/or scientific communications partners

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, MPH, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, Medical Affairs, or scientific publications experience
• Minimum of 5+ years supporting publication planning and scientific publication development within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Experience supporting global publication planning and execution for both clinical-stage and commercial-stage products preferred
• Immunology, allergy, inflammation, dermatology, or related therapeutic area experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting scientific congresses and publication activities preferred
• Experience working with publication management systems, scientific communication agencies, and external publication vendors preferred
• Strong expertise in scientific publications, publication planning, and medical writing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data to diverse audiences
• Strong understanding of publication guidelines and standards, including ICMJE, AMA, GPP, FDA, and industry compliance requirements
• Strong scientific and editorial review capabilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple publication projects, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong project leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external scientific collaborators
• Experience managing vendors, agencies, timelines, and budgets
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced biotechnology environment
• Travel Required – 20%

Compensation Statement

The expected base salary for this position is: $176659.00 to $229427.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.