Ascendis Pharma · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Global Publication Planning - Job ID: 1840
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. The Associate Director of Global Scientific Publication Planning will oversee the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications while collaborating cross-functionally to address medical communications needs.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth Care
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 publications practices and processes. 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
Qualification
Required
PhD or PharmD required
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
Preferred
Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus
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
Company
Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma built a high-value pipeline that aims to change the clinical treatment paradigms.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.88BKey Investors
Royalty Pharma
2024-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2023-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $150M
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