Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $182k - $226k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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Kura Oncology, Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

🏥 Healthcare

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

💰 $125M Post-IPO Debt on 2022-11

Healthcare • Food & Beverage • Consulting

Kura Oncology, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of precision medicines designed to target cancer cells selectively. The company focuses on creating novel therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes in areas with significant unmet medical needs, such as head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and acute leukemias. Kura Oncology conducts clinical trials for its pipeline products, including Ziftomenib and Tipifarnib, to find effective treatments for conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The company is committed to the promise of precision oncology, striving to improve the quality and longevity of life for cancer patients by combining innovative therapies with existing standards of care.

📋 Description

• Lead publication strategy and execution for assigned Medical Affairs programs • Serve as Publications Lead and represent Scientific Communications & Publications on cross-functional program teams • Plan, develop, and execute manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations • Lead publication team meetings to drive strategic discussion, decision-making, and alignment • Manage complex deliverables, stakeholder feedback, risks, and escalations • Contribute to Annual Strategic Publication Plans • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external authors, and KOLs • Improve publication processes, templates, and ways of working • Manage scientific platform development and updates • Oversee publication vendors/agencies, scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD or PhD preferred) • Minimum of 6–8 years of direct publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry • Oncology and/or Hematology experience highly preferred • 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 judgment in aligning internal and external stakeholders • 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 • Ability to exercise independent judgment and determine when to escalate complex or cross-functional decisions • Strong understanding of publication and medical communication guidelines, including GPP, ICMJE, Sunshine Act, and PhRMA Code of Conduct • Experience managing publication vendors and budgets preferred • CMPP certification preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous benefits package with a variety of plans and substantial employer match • Annual target bonus • Career advancement/development opportunities • Competitive compensation package • 401K with employer contributions • Generous stock options • ESPP Plan • 20 days of PTO to start • 18 holidays, including Summer & Winter Break • Paid paternity/maternity leave • In-office catered lunches • Home office setup • Lifestyle spending stipend • Commuter stipend (Boston Office) • Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and more