About this opportunity
Ascendis Pharma A/S lists this Associate Director, Global Publication Planning - Job ID: 1840 opportunity in princeton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 publication practices and processes and 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
Qualifications
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
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Worksite address
princeton, NJ, 08543, US
Who can apply
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