Associate Director, Publication Writer

Role Summary

Associate Director Publication Writer to lead end-to-end publication management activities across multiple therapeutic areas, collaborating with internal and external authors and cross-functional teams to lead writing for medical publications, abstracts, and posters aligned to medical affairs strategy. Responsible for aligning cross-functional teams to publication dates and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the publication process, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and clear communication of complex scientific data while adhering to global ethical standards.
• Manage cross-functional collaborations with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure alignment with medical goals and timely execution of publication deliverables.
• Develop visual representations of scientific data, including graphs, figures, and infographics, to enhance clarity and impact of publications.
• Create and implement strategies for abstracts and posters for external audiences at medical congresses.
• Develop and implement global publication strategies aligned with Medical Affairs objectives to disseminate key data.
• Lead internal stakeholder meetings to communicate publication plans and coordinate activities across functions and obtain data availability for key therapeutic areas.
• Ensure compliance with industry guidelines (ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT) and internal SOPs, maintaining ethical standards and transparency.
• Track and report publication metrics to Medical Affairs leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in medical writing and publication planning to improve quality and impact.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Medical Affairs Publications, supporting internal teams and aligning with broader medical and business strategies.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders on journal identification, medical congress planning, and tactic implementation.
• Work with Scientific Communications teams to integrate scientific messages and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support annual publication planning meetings to ensure strategic alignment and progress.

Qualifications

• Required: 5-8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Required: Advanced degree in life sciences or related field (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc)
• Required: 5+ years in medical writing, publication planning, and medical affairs publications within pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device
• Required: Proven experience with publication strategy development and execution
• Required: In-depth knowledge of publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP) and compliance with industry standards
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal stakeholders and external authors

Skills

• Datavision knowledge for management of Publications (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects
• Understanding of clinical development processes and clinical study data
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with awareness of global cultural differences

Education

• Advanced degree as listed in Qualifications (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc)

Additional Requirements

• Experience in infectious diseases and vaccines is an advantage
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• Participation in global collaboration and travel as needed (if applicable to role)