Associate Director, Global Publication Planning
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Ascendis Pharma is hiring an Associate Director, Global Publication Planning. The Associate Director, Global Publication Planning drives the development of global strategic publication plans for rare disease therapeutic areas. This role oversees the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders. The Associate Director collaborates cross-functionally to understand medical communications needs and represents the Publication Planning function across departments.
Key focus areas include Demonstrate command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products, Lead cross-functional teams to drive publication plan development, and Interface with external experts and internal stakeholders.
Successful candidates bring PhD Or PharmD, 8+ Years Medical Or Scientific Publications, and Knowledge Of Publications Best Practices. Important skills include Therapeutic Area Expertise, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, Achondroplasia, Medical Communications, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Original Content Writing.
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Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.
Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.
Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.
Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.
Serving as the driver of the development of the global strategic publication plan for one or more rare disease therapeutic areas, the Associate Director of Global Scientific Publication Planning oversees the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and publication extenders. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally to understand the medical communications needs across the organization and will represent the Publication Planning function across departments.
First preference is for someone who can work hybrid from Princeton, NJ but remote candidates may be considered. This role will report to the Director, Global Head of Publication Planning.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in development
Lead cross-functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics.
Interface with external experts (e.g., key opinion leaders, clinical trial investigators, and other healthcare professionals) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical, Statistics, Medical Affairs,) to ensure publications address gaps and unmet needs and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives.
Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications.
Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Ascendis publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines to ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry best practices.
Contribute to department initiatives/activities to improve publications practices and processes. Stay current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications.
Ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry standards.
May write original content for publications, as needed.
Requirements
PhD or PharmD required. Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required.
Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required.
Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications.
Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross-functional settings.
Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors.
Experience managing budgets.
Estimated compensation $170-190K/year DOE
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various incentive compensation plans
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Mental Health resources
Paid leave benefits for new parents
A note to recruiters:
We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.
Place of Work
Hybrid
Requisition ID
1989
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