Associate Director, Global Publications

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Associate Director, Global Publications within Kite Global Medical Affairs. You will partner with internal and external subject matter experts and investigators to execute the publication strategy for key publication tactics including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in Cell Therapy. You will apply good publication practices and help lead adherence to established publication processes and industry guidelines. This position will report to the Senior Director, Global Publications.  

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Director, Global Publications to help lead cross-functional, Global Publication Planning Team (GPPT) strategy in alignment with early- and late-stage subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, and alliance partners to create strategic annual publication plans and publish high-impact scientific and medical data

• Work cross-functionally with subject matter experts across all data-generating functions (including, but not limited to, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Real World Evidence, Health Economics and Outcomes Research) to execute on tactics consistent with inline and pipeline strategy

• Publications will be in the field of cell therapy primarily in hematological malignancies - therapeutic areas may include lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma

• Work independently to prioritize, execute, review, and edit key tactics consisting of congress abstracts and presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts

• Establish and maintain effective intellectual partnerships with internal collaborators, external scientific and medical external authors and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and alliance partners

• Travel to scientific conferences as needed

• Guide and oversee publication vendors, and manage publications budgets

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and 2+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications  agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publications

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including 2+ years in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills with individuals, groups, and senior management

• Ability to write/edit scientific manuscripts, posters, and abstracts with a medically strategic mindset

• Working knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Intellectual Property functions

• Ability to lead and work across multi-disciplinary groups and to lead decision-making discussions

• Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant guidelines (GPP3, ICMJE), laws, industry standard best practices, and corporate policies

• Ability to work under challenging deadlines with key stakeholders

• Up to 15% travel including weekends

 

The salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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