Associate Director, Publications, Early Vaccines + Immune Therapies
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us at AstraZeneca where youll have the chance to create a difference in peoples lives every day. As an Associate Director Publications in our Early Vaccines and Immune Therapies group youll play a pivotal role in implementing our scientific strategy. Were pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. Were industry-leading in immunology protein engineering and translational science. We offer an outstanding and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family.
Accountabilities:
TheAssociate Director Publicationsisaccountablefor the development and execution of strategicpublication plans forpipeline productsentering and already in early clinical development (preclinical translationalmedicalevidence and clinicalup to Phase 2).In this roletheAssociate Directorneedsa strategic mindset andscientific curiosity to effectively collaborate withcross-functional teams andexternal stakeholders including scientists investigators journal editors and conference committees to execute publication activities.TheAssociate Directorwillhave the opportunity to lead cross-functional publication planning teamsensuring publications plans align to the product strategy while ensuringall publicationsrepresentatransparent and fair balanced communicationof data.
Lead cross-functional publicationsplanningteamsand day-to-day management ofmultiple assignedpublication plans
Ensure project alignment with product strategy / scientific narrative and communications objectives
Advisescientific teamson preclinical translational clinical and medical evidencestudies on publication aspects throughout study planning and execution
Participate in product clinical and medical team committees delivering publication updates as needed
Manage responsible products publication plan-related financial forecasting and tracking
Manage the outputcomplianceand budget of medical communication agencies
Ensure compliance with AZ / external publication standards and transparency requirements
Manage track and document publications appropriately and accurately usingpublication management system
Drive adoption of new publication guidelinesstandardsand technologies
Essentialrequirements
Demonstrated experience(35years)in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
Bachelors degreein thebiological or health sciences
Familiarity withthedrug developmentprocess Good Publications PracticeICMJE recommendationsand thepeer-reviewedpublication process
Excellent project management skills to delivermultiple parallel projectsin a complex multidisciplinary environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirablerequirements
Post-doctoraldegree in the biological or health sciences or equivalent experience
Curiosity and ability to seek new understanding in scientific data and methodological innovations
Experience of working globally cross-culturally and cross-functionally
CMPPcertification
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150000 to $225000 TAqPartner will express compensation range as 80% - 120% of the roles MRP either asan annual base pay or as the hourly rate (annual salary divided by 2080 hours).Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Why AstraZeneca
We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. Our diversity in culture language geography skills and experience powers us to serve the global populations we seek to develop medicines our inclusive team we encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We optimize the potential of science engineering next-generation vaccines with the potential to generate effective and long-lasting immune responses. Every action we take is to enhance lives. Our products protect those able to mount their own immune response and those who cannot ensuring no person is left behind.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference Apply now and join us in our mission to advance world health and help fight and cure disease.
Date Posted
04-Nov-2025Closing Date
30-Dec-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
