Director Medical Affairs & Publications Oncology

Director Global Oncology Medical Affairs and Publications

The Director, Global Oncology Medical Affairs and Publications works cross functionally to lead GMA Oncology activities, develop strategic publication plans, and drive the execution of publication projects of assigned products.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Global and Regional Medical Affairs, co-development company and various cross functional teams to develop publication plans of assigned GMA Oncology products

• Leads the planning and execution to ensure high quality and timely delivery of scientific publications
• Manages publication activities in Datavision publication management software, including internal and external review and collection of authorship agreements, financial disclosures and author approvals
• Ensures documentation of compliance with authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by the (ICMJE) and (GPP)
• Works with and oversee publication vendors to ensure deliverables are of high quality, delivered in a timely manner, and in budget
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholder, co-development company, including authors, researchers, investigators, GMA medical leads, R&D clinical leads, bio stats and Publications Committee members on publication activities
• Leads study publication committee discussions, including monthly, quarterly and yearly publication update meetings as needed
• Manages timelines of publication output
• Liaises with internal & external authors, academic research organizations, and study investigators
  • Manages vendor budget and activities
  • Oversees the quality and timeline of vendor work

• Aligns with the Head of Publications Oncology and respective team members to ensure robust publication plans for the Therapeutic Area and respective products. Mentors Associate Director Publication leads on publication planning and execution related matters
• Leads and facilitates Publication Review Committee(s) discussion. Coordinates author review/approval and internal review approval of manuscripts, abstracts, poster presentations, and oral presentations related to the brand(s)
• Manages vendor budget and activities and oversee the quality and timeline of vendor work
• Manages Publication tracking and announcement, in coordination with Medical Director and Medical Information /Education function​​​​​​​
• Supports Head of Publications- Oncology by assisting with department initiatives

Professional experience and personal skills:

• PharmD/ PhD/ MD preferred
• 10 or More Years overall relevant experience preferred, 4 or More Years’ experience in pharma at local, regional and/or Global level preferred
• Excellent knowledge of current clinical practice in Oncology / Hematology / Endocrinology or other relevant disease area preferred
• Knowledge in and understanding of medical activities (including scientific communications, medical information, MSLs, and HEOR), relating to the commercialization of oncology products preferred
• Experience in managing budgets
• Proficient in Datavision.