Director, Global Oncology Publications

Director, Global Oncology Publications

Do you have expertise in and passion for Publications in Oncology? AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business!

Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines.

Working here means being ambitious, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re passionate about science's potential to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring new insights to life!

This position is located at our Gaithersburg, MD headquarters.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for oncology global clinical studies in humans from Phase Ib-IV, and non-clinical trial sources including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence (RWE), payer, and non-interventional studies.
• Head the development of scientific, clinical and RWE planning data into timely publications for prescribers, payers, and patients through disease state and medicine insights
• Day-to-day management of assigned publication plans, delivery of outputs, financial tracking and meeting activities, working closely with all members of the delivery team and external alliances
• Lead external agency partners to ensure the accuracy of publication plan and publication results with respect to time, quality and cost, and ensuring accurate compliance documentation

Essential Skills/Experience

• Relevant university degree (BS/BA) and· 3+ years publications pharmaceutical experience or will consider 5+ years in medical communications agency; or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (eg PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Adept at collaborating across multiple functions and hierarchies to develop and execute long-term strategic publication plans on time and on budget
• Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate with collaborators regarding the planning and development of publication deliverables
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Therapeutic knowledge in oncology
• Knowledge of publication management systems
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $185,412.80 - $278,119.20. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Why AstraZeneca?

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. Every one of our employees makes a difference to patients' lives every day. Each one of us believes that science can change lives and that to deliver this takes many people with many skill sets. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all our people. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.