US Publications Lead Associate Director

Role Summary

The US Publications Lead Associate Director will establish strategic publications plans aligned with the overall medical communication strategy and objectives for a given asset, in alignment with the asset-level/global publication strategy. Works closely with the Global/Regional Publications Director to ensure advanced execution of plans, timely delivery, and adherence to policy and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional publication team to develop strategic publications plans and detailed tactics; integrate the strategic publication plan into the medical strategic framework.
• Ensure global and regional/country alignment and input on plans in collaboration with the Publications team.
• Communicate the plan effectively to different audiences.
• Oversee execution of publication plans within a rigorous framework following best practices.
• Manage external agencies in production of deliverables when appropriate.
• Maintain scientific integrity and ethics; challenge deviations from policy or values.
• Manage financial and contractual aspects of projects, including vendor relationships.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as publications expert for internal and external stakeholders.
• Be the spokesperson for publications within a given asset.
• Manage a complex network of stakeholders and ensure proactive communication aligned with function/seniority needs.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to achieve team objectives.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks; contribute to enterprise best practices.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in science, pharmacy or allied health field, medical communications, or related subject.
• Required: 5+ years‚Äô experience in publications management, scientific communications and/or medical affairs with external scientific engagement focus.
• Required: Experience analyzing and interpreting data.
• Required: Project management expertise across global matrix teams.
• Required: Ability to work independently on identified tasks and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, including management of agency partners.
• Preferred: MSc or PhD or medical degree in science, pharmacy, or allied health field.
• Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical environment.
• Preferred: Credibility to engage with global external experts; ability to build relationships across matrix; ability to influence through complex issues.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Datavision/iEnvision Publication software.

Skills

• Strategic publication planning
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Editorial and publication ethics
• Vendor and contract management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Communication and presentation

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in science, pharmacy, allied health, or related field (required); MSc/PhD (preferred).