Associate Director, Medical Communications and Publications, Solid Tumors

Role Summary

The Associate Director of Medical Communications will be responsible for driving the medical communications and publications strategy and activities for assigned Solid tumor asset(s). The individual will lead strategy development, planning, and execution of high-quality scientific publications, collaborating with functions across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Biostatistics, Commercial, Corporate Communications, Translational & Quantitative Sciences, and external collaborators. This role is a member of the Global Medical Affairs department and reports to the Senior Director of Medical Communications and Publications. Hybrid model; onsite presence required 60% (3 days/week) in Plainsboro, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of a global medical communication plan including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts
• In development and execution of a strategic publication plan: drive strategic publication planning meetings; collaborate with global cross-functional stakeholders; anticipate risks and identify solutions; adjust plans in response to changes in healthcare and treatment landscapes
• Serve as subject matter expert on publication-related matters, partnering with disease-area experts to ensure high-quality analysis, interpretation, communication, and data disclosures
• Develop scientific content deliverables (e.g., scientific communication platform, FAQs) and congress content aligned with asset and therapeutic area strategy
• Operate with a global perspective and collaborate across cultures, backgrounds, and geographies
• Implement digital enhancements of publications
• Manage annual budget and resources; ensure contracts, SOWs, and invoices are submitted accurately and timely
• Liaise with agency/vendor partners to ensure timely delivery of quality publications and ensure processes align with Genmab SOPs
• Promote good publication practices among authors and internal stakeholders; ensure publications are authored, written, and reviewed per GPP and Genmab SOPs
• Contribute subject matter expertise to SOP development and process improvements to achieve organizational goals

Qualifications

• Advanced degree: PharmD, PhD, or MD required. CMPP desirable
• Oncology experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years in medical writing and relevant industry experience or expertise in medical communications
• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning, and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization
• Understanding of clinical research principles and disease state knowledge
• Ability to drive and execute within a large matrix, cross-functional team
• Strategic thinking at enterprise level; able to decide under ambiguity and tight timelines
• Understanding of GPP, ICMJE, and other guidance related to scientific data communication
• Understanding of clinical trial design, execution, statistical methods, and data reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~20% of time

Skills

• Publication planning and strategy
• Scientific writing and data interpretation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Budget and vendor management
• Regulatory and ethical publication practices

Education

• PharmD, PhD, or MD required
• CMPP desirable

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 20%