AD, Medical Communication & Publications
Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
Medical Affairs
Responsibilities
- Contribute to development/maintenance of strategic publication plans and drive delivery for Rigel products.
- Oversee manuscripts and conference abstracts/posters for each indication; ensure timelines are met.
- Develop publication enhancements/content extenders (infographics, visual abstracts, slide kits, videos, digital assets).
- Ensure Rigel-sponsored publications follow publication policy and good publication practice (e.g., GPP2022, ICMJE, CONSORT) and required documentation is logged (e.g., PubsHub).
- Lead collaboration with biostatistics to identify/prioritize post-hoc analyses and data generation for Medical Affairs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (biostatistics, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory) and manage to internal/external deadlines.
- Lead day-to-day interactions with publication agencies and support vendor selection.
- Assist with financial/contractual aspects of assigned projects.
- Participate in Publication Review Board (PRB) as needed; ensure medical accuracy and fair balance.
- Develop publication KPIs and generate analytic reports; support congress strategy and medical booth content.
- Support medical slide deck updates; expand therapeutic-area expertise; write QC data, check references, conduct literature searches.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in medical publications/communications (pharma or agency; pharma preferred).
- Advanced scientific degree (Masters/Doctorate) preferred.
- Hematology/Oncology required (Breast Cancer preferred).
- Strong knowledge of good publication practice and guidelines (e.g., GPP2022, ICMJE, CONSORT); CMPP preferred.
- Experience in strategic publication planning/execution.
- Knowledge of regulations impacting medical communications, good clinical practice, and data management.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and track deadlines; strong Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Eligible for annual bonus and equity incentive awards (non-commission).
- Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, life/disability, FSA, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays).
Salary range: National $160,000–$195,000; Premium Market (SFBA/NYC/Boston) $180,000–$215,000.
- Contribute to development/maintenance of strategic publication plans and drive delivery for Rigel products.
- Oversee manuscripts and conference abstracts/posters for each indication; ensure timelines are met.
- Develop publication enhancements/content extenders (infographics, visual abstracts, slide kits, videos, digital assets).
- Ensure Rigel-sponsored publications follow publication policy and good publication practice (e.g., GPP2022, ICMJE, CONSORT) and required documentation is logged (e.g., PubsHub).
- Lead collaboration with biostatistics to identify/prioritize post-hoc analyses and data generation for Medical Affairs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (biostatistics, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory) and manage to internal/external deadlines.
- Lead day-to-day interactions with publication agencies and support vendor selection.
- Assist with financial/contractual aspects of assigned projects.
- Participate in Publication Review Board (PRB) as needed; ensure medical accuracy and fair balance.
- Develop publication KPIs and generate analytic reports; support congress strategy and medical booth content.
- Support medical slide deck updates; expand therapeutic-area expertise; write QC data, check references, conduct literature searches.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in medical publications/communications (pharma or agency; pharma preferred).
- Advanced scientific degree (Masters/Doctorate) preferred.
- Hematology/Oncology required (Breast Cancer preferred).
- Strong knowledge of good publication practice and guidelines (e.g., GPP2022, ICMJE, CONSORT); CMPP preferred.
- Experience in strategic publication planning/execution.
- Knowledge of regulations impacting medical communications, good clinical practice, and data management.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and track deadlines; strong Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Eligible for annual bonus and equity incentive awards (non-commission).
- Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, life/disability, FSA, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays).
Salary range: National $160,000–$195,000; Premium Market (SFBA/NYC/Boston) $180,000–$215,000.