Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

Responsibilities

• Lead publication strategy and execution for assigned Medical Affairs programs, with responsibility for major publication deliverables and outcomes. As the Publications Lead, represent Scientific Communications and Publications on cross-functional teams and align publication priorities with program objectives, Medical Affairs strategy, and corporate goals. This role requires strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to manage complex deliverables in a fast-paced oncology environment.
• Serve as Publications Lead for assigned programs, providing strategic guidance and representing Scientific Communications & Publications on cross-functional program teams
• Lead planning, development, and execution of publication tactics including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for assigned programs in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Lead publication team meetings to drive strategic discussion, decision-making, and alignment
• Apply independent judgment to manage complex deliverables, resolve stakeholder feedback, and escalate key risks or decisions as appropriate.
• Contribute to Annual Strategic Publication Plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, program priorities, and corporate goals
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (program teams, clinical, medical, translational research) as well as external authors and KOLs
• Support continuous improvement of publication processes, templates, and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance
• Manage scientific platform development and updates for assigned programs as needed
• Oversee publication vendors/agencies, including scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD or PhD preferred)
• A minimum of 6-8 years of direct publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead development of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and other medical/scientific content
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically relevant communications
• Demonstrated poise and judgement in aligning internal and external stakeholders (eg, authors, cross-functional teams, researchers, journal editors)
• Ability to critically review and edit publication documents for quality, compliance, and scientific integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate risks, and drive deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exercises independent judgment in managing operational decisions within their area; proactively identifies issues and determines when to escalate more complex or cross-functional decisions.
• Serves as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners within their area, ensuring alignment and proactively addressing coordination needs to support team deliverables.

Preferred

• Oncology and/or Hematology experience is highly preferred
• CMPP certification preferred

Benefits

• Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
• 401K + Employer contributions
• Generous stock options
• ESPP Plan
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• In-Office Catered lunches
• Home Office Setup
• Lifestyle Spending Stipend
• Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
• 20 days of PTO to start