Associate Director Scientific Communications

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The Associate Director Global Medical Affairs Scientific Communication Lead supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function and partners with Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs) and Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Execution Leads (SELs). The AD Scientific Communication Lead will lead the operational and strategic aspects of global scientific communication including publication planning and execution as follows:

• Development and execution of global publication strategies and plans aligned with medical affairs objectives

• Integration of publication planning with evidence generation and medical strategy

• Oversight of publication vendors and agency partners including coordination of publication discussions and maintaining relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies

• Management of publication-related budgets and vendor contracts

• Tracking and reporting of publication performance metrics developing plans to address any deviations

• Ensuring scientific and knowledge information management related to publications is communicated and shared via SharePoint and other platforms

• Proactively seek information and clarity in collaboration with key stakeholders (GMAL SEL CMAL R&D regions at W-MAST meetings or at regional touchpoints) to develop and shape the publication strategy with full endorsement from the broader team. Ensure publication plan is validated with 3M and CDT.

The AD Scientific Communication Lead is accountable for:

• Deliver a robust global publication planning process ensuring compliance with J&J Cross-Pharma Policies and SOPs (e.g. Publication SOP/System Methods Review).

• Provide strategic input into Integrated Evidence Generation Plans with a focus on publication deliverables.

• Achieve successful execution of publication plans and scientific communications in partnership with GMALs/SELs CDTs DAS Leads and other strategic partners.

• Manage publication-related procurement and vendor relationships.

• Facilitate effective collaboration with internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs R&D regulatory outcomes research statisticians) and external partners (investigator authors academic institutions agencies consultants).

• Oversee the creation of abstracts posters oral presentations and manuscripts ensuring clarity on expectations for hands-on content development as needed.

• Ensure timely and effective facilitation of responses to journal review comments.

• Lead onsite slide reviews and speaker preparation for congresses and scientific meetings where required.

• Contribute to the creation of other scientific communication strategy documents as needed (e.g. FAQs slide decks briefing documents)

Essential functions:

• Lead and coordinate the development of robust publication plans for compounds/products reflecting prioritized regional and local needs

• Ensure all publications are developed in accordance with company policies industry standards and best practices

• Manage publication vendors and agency partners ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of publication outputs

• Maintain relationships with editorial staff at key journals and scientific societies

• Track and report publication metrics and develop action plans to address performance deviations

• Support the integration of publication planning with broader medical affairs and evidence generation strategies

• Manage publication-related budgets and contracts

• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on publication processes and best practices

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree required (Masters PharmD PhD)

• Minimum 6 years of experience in medical publications scientific communication or medical affairs

• Strong project leadership organizational and communication skills

• Experience managing publication vendors and budgets

• In-depth knowledge of study methodology data analysis and critical review of scientific publications

• Global mindset and ability to partner cross-culturally and regionally

• Proven ability to deliver results in a complex and evolving environment

• Critical thinking collaboration and intellectual curiosity required

Additional Information:

• Frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders

• Approximately 20% travel (domestic and international) may be required

• Position based in Raritan NJ

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $122000 - $212000.

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