Publications Strategy Lead, Medical Communications

Apnimed; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous time off for vacation

Flexible working environment

Motivated and experienced team

Job summary

Apnimed is seeking an Associate Director, Publications & Medical Communications to support the development and execution of high-impact scientific publications, and to support broader medical communications activities as the Company prepares for the launch of its lead compound, AD109, for the treatment of OSA.

This role is primarily focused on publications — including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts — with additional support to scientific

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or medical communications agency in medical writing, publication strategy, scientific communications, or Medical Affairs; prior launch experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering peer‑reviewed scientific publications – including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and reviews – from concept through drafting, submission, revision, and acceptance.
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical data into clear, simple, accurate, and impactful communications.
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen, including biostatistics, with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex data using audience-appropriate scientific messages.
• Working knowledge of the standards governing scientific communications and publications (e.g., ISMPP/GPP 2022, ICMJE); familiarity with CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, AMA style, and publication impact measurement (e.g., Altmetric), preferred.
• Hands-on experience with publication management software systems, as well as metrics, dashboards and reporting to track milestones and impact.
• Strong project management skills, designing and executing plans to meet timelines and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A high level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to build trust and align cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed, fast -paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute with agility, work independently, and ‘roll up one’s sleeves’ to support team members as needed.
• Unimpeached track record of the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and ethics

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for OSA and AD109, including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, reviews, and other peer-reviewed deliverables.
• Manage publications from concept through drafting, submission, revision, and acceptance, ensuring scientific accuracy, data integrity, and consistency with industry best practices, including GPP 2022, ISMPP and ICMJE guidance.
• Support external author and key opinion leader engagement, including identification, prioritization, and relationship management of scientific contributors, and contribute to the internal publication committee and related governance forums.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of publication processes, policies, governance, and quality standards, including publication management systems and associated metrics and reporting.
• Support development of medical communications deliverables as needed, including scientific communication and messaging platforms, field medical materials, and congress materials, including digital content.
• Support development and execution of innovative scientific communications, including digital and non-traditional dissemination approaches.
• Provide quality oversight of agency partners, support annual scope of work planning, and partner cross-functionally to align scientific communication priorities with medical strategy, evidence generation, congress planning, and launch readiness.

Skills

Medical writing

Publication strategy

Project management

Biostatistics

ISMPP guidelines

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in health, medical, or biological sciences

CMPP certification preferred

Tools

Publication management software

Metrics dashboards

Job description

Apnimed is seeking an Associate Director, Publications & Medical Communications to support the development and execution of high-impact scientific publications, and to support broader medical communications activities as the Company prepares for the launch of its lead compound, AD109, for the treatment of OSA.

This role is primarily focused on publications — including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts — with additional support to scientific