Associate Director, Publication Lead
Description
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Japan Medical Directors, TA Sci Comms leads, and cross-functional teams (Clinical, Safety, Biostats, Medical Affairs, Commercial) to drive Japan-focused publication strategy across TAs.
High-Quality Publication Execution: Lead timely development and delivery of impactful abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and slide decks in collaboration with external authors, investigators, and publishers.
Scientific Interpretation & Insight: Contribute to data analysis and interpretation, identify optimal congresses and journals, develop literature summaries, and assess competitor publications.
Governance & Operational Excellence: Manage publication plans, agencies, compliance (AZ/Alexion standards), tracking and metrics (iEnvision), translations, and dissemination of strategic scientific content in alignment with global Sci Comms.
Requirements
- Advanced degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD is highly desired for A.D., but similar experiences in industry may be acceptable
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in a Pharmaceutical company or Medical Communications agency