Director, Scientific Publications

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

Summary 

The Director of Scientific Publications will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of publications at GeneDx. This role will oversee the creation of high-quality, peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific communications that support the company’s clinical, research, and commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in medical writing, publication planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a genomics or biotech environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead publication planning to align with company strategy while continuing to increase GeneDx’s scientific reputation, including collaboration with internal stakeholders to align with product, market access, clinical adoption, and guidelines strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of research findings to internal and external stakeholders, and provide scientific and medical expertise to support marketing, regulatory, and clinical teams.
• Author and/or oversee the development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Support manuscript submissions and revisions following reviewer comments for high-profile publications.
• Support writing and preparation activities for grants, requests for proposals, and other similar activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on publication development, including internal teams as well as external collaborators
• Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry and company standards for all publications.
• Manage publication review, tracking, and communication processes.
• Lead the development, management, and training of publication SOPs and processes.

People Manager

• Yes
• Lead and mentor internal and/or contract medical writers
• Oversee resource allocation and workload across team members
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD or similar) in genetics, molecular biology, or a related life science field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical writing and publication planning in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics industry. 8+ years experience preferred.
• Proven track record of published work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong understanding of genomics, rare disease, and/or precision medicine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reference management software (e.g. EndNote).
• Proficiency in data visualization and figure design to display data in an easily digestible format.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a remote office setting.
• Occasional travel may be required for conference attendance and in-person team meetings.

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Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range$229,581—$275,494 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused. 

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most. 

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

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