Scientific Communications & Publication AD​/Director

A new stealth mode biotech that’s focused on AOC’s is looking for a Scientific Communications and Publications lead with experience running end to end publication strategy to join their team.

As a subject matter expert on preclinical scientific publications best practices and the development of scientific communications strategy and deliverables, the Scientific Communications & Publications AD/Director, proactively defines and drives the publication and scientific communication strategic plan and deliverables for assets based on preclinical and clinical strategies, transparency requirements, and data availability. This position requires a strong scientific and analytical background, preferably with strong biologics experience focused on neurology, and excellent project management skills.

• Proactively develop, manage, and execute on global or regionally integrated strategic publication plans and scientific communication plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Have a strong understanding of prioritized disease areas, including landscape and competition
• Initiate communication with authors; identify all necessary data required for content development; participate in author meetings to facilitate content discussion and ensure appropriate content development process is followed
• Critically review publications including, but not limited to, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, for accuracy and scientific rigor; manage and facilitate the content review process, including collating reviewer comments and having discussions with authors and reviewers
• Commitment to ethical practices in the preparation and dissemination of publications
• Effectively and consistently communicate the publication and scientific communications strategy, tactical plan, and plan progress to internal business partners; work with vendors and internal technical support groups to evaluate and optimize publications systems for reporting metrics to meet stakeholder needs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies for development, internal review, and dissemination of scientific communications materials, and act with commitment to ethical practices in the preparation and dissemination of publications.
• Attend conferences, symposia, or other meetings, as necessary or as assigned, and act as liaison between internal and external content contributors

• Advanced degree (PhD, Pharm
  
  D, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or a minimum of Master’s degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• 5+ years healthcare or related experience, including 3+ years of experience with the development and execution of scientific publications, within in the biotech industry.
• Knowledge of the scientific publication planning processes, current standards of good publication practice (GPP3), pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications (ICMJE), and scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT)
• Biologics experience strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure
• Ability to synthesize, interpret, present, and discuss complex scientific data
• Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical clinical trial data reporting requirements