Executive Director, Scientific Publications (Oncology)
Exelixis
June 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Alameda, CA)
United States
Medical Affairs
Executive Director, Scientific Publications
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Publications function within Scientific Publications (team organization, hiring, and employee development).
- Oversee publication planning for each ongoing development molecule, including scientific platform development (as needed) and publication plans; run regular cross-functional meetings for input/alignment; coordinate with alliance partner publication functions (as needed).
- Oversee tactical execution of publication projects (concept development, data analysis, writing, and editing as needed).
- Partner with internal/external stakeholders to deliver abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per publication-plan timelines.
- Oversee publication vendors (selection, contract development, budgeting).
- Oversee electronic support for Publications (portal and archives).
- Manage Publications SOP and internal review/approval process.
- Operate in accordance with Exelixis SOPs and promote Good Publication Practice.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs to support functional deliverables.
- Develop product/disease-state expertise; stay current on the drug development environment.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate (PharmD/MD/PhD) + 15 years’ related experience; or Master’s + 16 years; or Bachelor’s + 18 years; or equivalent combination.
- Oncology experience highly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience.
- Significant experience in publication development, writing, and management.
Skills:
- Knowledge of pharma/biotech regulations and health care compliance principles.
- Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work cross-functionally.
- Skilled medical/technical writer.
- Strong written/verbal communication of complex medical/scientific data; independent, organized, collaborative, solution-oriented.
Supervisory:
- Hire/schedule/assign work; review performance; recommend personnel actions.
- Provide direction to others.
Working Conditions:
- Periodic travel (~20%).
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Publications function within Scientific Publications (team organization, hiring, and employee development).
- Oversee publication planning for each ongoing development molecule, including scientific platform development (as needed) and publication plans; run regular cross-functional meetings for input/alignment; coordinate with alliance partner publication functions (as needed).
- Oversee tactical execution of publication projects (concept development, data analysis, writing, and editing as needed).
- Partner with internal/external stakeholders to deliver abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per publication-plan timelines.
- Oversee publication vendors (selection, contract development, budgeting).
- Oversee electronic support for Publications (portal and archives).
- Manage Publications SOP and internal review/approval process.
- Operate in accordance with Exelixis SOPs and promote Good Publication Practice.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs to support functional deliverables.
- Develop product/disease-state expertise; stay current on the drug development environment.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate (PharmD/MD/PhD) + 15 years’ related experience; or Master’s + 16 years; or Bachelor’s + 18 years; or equivalent combination.
- Oncology experience highly preferred.
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience.
- Significant experience in publication development, writing, and management.
Skills:
- Knowledge of pharma/biotech regulations and health care compliance principles.
- Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work cross-functionally.
- Skilled medical/technical writer.
- Strong written/verbal communication of complex medical/scientific data; independent, organized, collaborative, solution-oriented.
Supervisory:
- Hire/schedule/assign work; review performance; recommend personnel actions.
- Provide direction to others.
Working Conditions:
- Periodic travel (~20%).