Associate Director, Scientific Publications Medical Writer-Viral Hepatitis & Inflammation

Role Summary

Associate Director, Scientific Publications Medical Writer-Viral Hepatitis & Inflammation. Seek a Scientific Publication Medical Writer with specialized experience in Viral Hepatitis, Chronic Liver Diseases, and Inflammation to join the team. Location: Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Viral Hepatitis, Chronic Liver Diseases, and Inflammation related publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific materials.
• Write, edit, and proofread scientific content for publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• Identify clear and scientifically appropriate ways to communicate Gilead Science data with cross-functional leads.
• Collaborate with Liver Disease and Inflammation thought leaders to adjudicate and revise publications.
• Conduct literature searches and gather relevant data to support scientific arguments and conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with publication guidelines and ethical standards (e.g., ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Work with researchers and clinicians to ensure accurate interpretation and communication of scientific data.
• Stay current with developments in the research area and communicate relevant information to internal teams.
• Engage with professional societies (e.g., ISMPP) to understand the evolving publications landscape.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of publication databases.

Qualifications

• Basic: 10+ years with BS/BA or 8+ years with MS/MA or MBA.
• Preferred: Advanced degree (Ph.D., MD, PharmD) with 5‚Äì8 years of experience in publication development in Viral Hepatitis, Chronic Liver Diseases, and Inflammation, preferably in pharma.
• Therapeutic area experience; CMPP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of publication environment, guidelines (ICMJE, GPP4, Sunshine Act), and transparency standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reference management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and data/literature analysis skills.
• Familiarity with publication planning processes, authorship criteria, disclosure requirements, and submission guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently.

Skills

• Scientific writing and editing
• Literature review and data interpretation
• Publication planning and ethics
• Communication to diverse audiences
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Advanced degree preferred (Ph.D., MD, PharmD) in scientific/medical discipline.