Director, Publications

About the role

We are seeking a Director, Publications, to join our Medical Affairs team, supporting cross-functional and alliance-wide publication strategy for assigned therapeutic assets. In this role, you will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of publication plans while collaborating with authors, Medical Affairs partners, cross-functional collaborators, and external agency partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Location and work model

Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY or Warren, NJ
Work model/flexibility: On-site 4 days/week. If based in Warren, NJ, travel to Sleepy Hollow will be expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and accountable for cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams.
• Lead publications review of annual plans and projects with senior management.
• Define and build consensus on terms for literature and gap analyses to support scientific communication platform development and publication strategy.
• Develop and evolve publication plans and medical communication strategy.
• Partner with procurement for agency selection and agency performance management.
• Provide budget accountability for agency external resource scope of work (SOW) development, budget tracking, and invoicing according to approved SOW/PO, reflecting work completed.
• Manage writers/agencies for individual publication projects to effectively complete execution within specified timelines.
• Ensure alignment on scientific content/communication objectives, author invitations, collection of author agreements, securing medical/clinical lead materials for kick-off meeting discussions, and author kick-off calls.
• Review assigned publications ensuring quality, alignment with scientific communication platform, and compliance with standards for ethical reporting of study data.
• Oversee efficient and compliant financial management.
• Ensure adherence to established compliance, regulatory, and ethical standards across all publication activities, including disclosure requirements, TOV guidelines, billing practices, and review documentation.
• Proactively identify and communicate operational risks, delays, or issues.
• With Executive Director, Publications, identify and lead meaningful process improvements and innovation initiatives, as appropriate based on business needs.

Requirements

• Doctorate scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in medical communications or publications management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience independently leading cross-functional, therapeutic area-specific publication plans.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-asset publication plans, ideally within Oncology, Ophthalmology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases.
• Experience managing external agency partners and publication vendors, including budget oversight and SOW management.

Pay

Salary Range (annually): $183,100.00 - $305,200.00