Associate Director, Medical Affairs - Publications - Contractor
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the publications strategy across the Arcus portfolio by leading plan development, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and adjusting plans to reflect changing healthcare landscapes. 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 and communication. Liaise with agency and vendor partners to review content, manage the annual budget, and maintain adherence to Arcus processes and SOPs. Provide strategic oversight of key projects while representing Medical Affairs in cross-functional teams. This role requires a CMPP certification, 7+ years in biopharmaceuticals, and 2+ years in Medical Affairs, with a focus on oncology. Report to the Director, Medical Affairs, with approximately 10% travel time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters or Advanced (i.e. PharmD, PhD) degree in a life-sciences discipline
- 7+ years progressive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
- 2+ years of diverse Medical Affairs experience(s)
- Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desirable
- Oncology (solid tumor or hematologic malignancies) clinical, research, or medical communications experience required
- Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization process
- Experience working in a matrix environment with other functional groups where consensus across multiple opinions and good working relationships are important
- Strong leadership presence and the ability to work effectively with other clinical and scientific experts at Arcus
- Proven ability to think strategically at an enterprise level and make decisions even under conditions of ambiguity, evolving landscapes, fast paced, and tight timelines
- Excellent planning, organization, verbal and written communication skills, including managing multiple priorities and projects with flexibility to changing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Understanding of good publication practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), and other guidance related to scientific data communication
- Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements
- Be open, engaging, and transparent, comfortable with conflict and able to push back when needed
- Global perspective and mindset; ability to work effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders across cultures, backgrounds, and geographies
- Ability to travel domestic and international approximately 10% of time
Desired Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desirable
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