Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Publications - Contractor

Arcus Biosciences is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Affairs – Publications (Contractor) to lead publications strategy and execution across the Arcus portfolio. This role will drive the development, planning, and delivery of high-quality scientific publications in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the publication plan, providing expertise to matrix teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external collaborators to create a strategic publication plan, anticipating risks and adjusting plans based on changes in the healthcare and treatment landscape.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on publication-related matters, working closely with internal and external disease-area experts to ensure high-quality data analysis, interpretation, communication, and publication.
• Liaise with agency/vendor partners to ensure timely delivery of quality publications by providing direction, reviewing content, and aligning processes with Arcus’ standards.
• Manage the annual publications budget, ensuring contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and invoices are submitted accurately and on time.
• Provide subject matter expertise in discussions regarding departmental SOPs, improving processes to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide strategic and project management oversight for key projects, identifying issues and proposing resolutions while taking calculated risks where appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to represent Medical Affairs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD) in a life-sciences discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with 2+ years in diverse Medical Affairs roles.
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) is desirable.
• Oncology (solid tumor or hematologic malignancies) clinical, research, or medical communications experience required.
• Expertise in scientific publication strategy, planning, and execution across all phases of drug development and commercialization.
• Experience working in a matrix environment, building consensus and strong working relationships across functional groups.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and scientific experts.
• Proven strategic thinking at an enterprise level, with the ability to make decisions under ambiguity, evolving landscapes, and tight timelines.
• Excellent planning, organization, verbal, and written communication skills, including managing multiple priorities with flexibility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of good publication practices (GPP, ICMJE) and guidance related to scientific data communication.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.
• Open, engaging, and transparent communication style; comfortable with conflict and able to push back when needed.
• Global perspective and ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% of the time.

Location: Hayward, CA