Associate Director, Medical Publications – CNS

🕒 July 16

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $169.2k - $253k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👨‍⚕️ Medical Director

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

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1001 - 5000 employees

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare • Biotechnology

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U. S. ) is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, dedicated to creating innovative products for better health worldwide. The company comprises two main entities: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), which is focused on commercializing Otsuka-discovered and in-licensed products in North America, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), which specializes in the clinical development and global registration of innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the field of neuroscience.

📋 Description

• Support implementation and execution of publication plans for CNS assets • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define publication timelines, data prioritization, and congress/journal strategies • Lead end-to-end development of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other publication deliverables • Ensure scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance with GPP, ICMJE, company SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements • Integrate publications within broader scientific communication platforms • Identify workflow and operational efficiency improvements, including technology and AI-enabled tools • Manage day-to-day interactions with publication vendors and medical writing partners • Provide direction, feedback, and review of vendor outputs • Support budget tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation • Partner with Clinical Development, GIE&I, Medical Strategy, and Medical Communications teams to support data readiness and dissemination of clinical results • Serve as a key point of contact for publication execution within the CNS Medical Communications team • Collaborate with Field Medical and Medical Communications teams to align messaging across medical materials • Support integrated medical communications planning and launch and lifecycle initiatives • Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance functions on governance and ethical publication practices • Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced scientific or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) required • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or related field • Experience supporting publication planning and execution for global or regional programs • Experience working with external vendors and medical writers • Strong project management and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong attention to scientific accuracy • Solid understanding of Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills • Ability to contribute to strategic discussions while maintaining strong execution focus • Experience supporting vendor management and operational workflows • Financial awareness with experience supporting budget tracking and management • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement • CNS or related therapeutic area experience preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Company-provided basic life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Student loan assistance • Generous 401(k) match • Flexible time off • Paid holidays • Paid leave programs • Incentive opportunity