Associate Director, Global Publication Planning
Ascendis Pharma
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Serve as the driver of the development of the global strategic publication plan for one or more rare disease therapeutic areas.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to understand the medical communications needs across the organization.
- Represent the Publication Planning function across departments.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics.
- Interface with external experts and internal stakeholders to ensure publications address gaps and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives.
- Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring high-quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines.
- Contribute to department initiatives to improve publication practices and processes. Stay current on industry requirements and best practices.
- Write original content for publications, as needed.
Requirements
- PhD or PharmD required. Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
- 8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required.
- Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required.
- Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications.
- Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross-functional settings.
- Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors.
- Experience managing budgets.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
- Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various incentive compensation plans
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental Health resources
- Paid leave benefits for new parents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
scientific publicationsmedical communicationspublication planningdata analysiscontent writingpublication policiespublication best practicesbudget managementcross-functional team leadershiptactical execution
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
PhDPharmDCMPP