[Hiring] Associate Scientific Publications Director @Exelixis

Role Description

Scientific Publications is a group within Medical Affairs with responsibility for development of scientific publications and publication planning. The Associate Scientific Publications Director plans publication strategy and works to develop, coordinate and execute publications tactics. This includes developing robust publication plans, and managing development of scientific presentations, and publications.

• Operate in accordance with all Exelixis SOPs, including the Publications SOP, and promote the adoption of working standards consistent with Good Publication Practice.
• Contribute to strategic, operational and tactical planning for the Exelixis Publication Plan.
• May write and revise abstracts, posters, case reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific congresses or peer reviewed journals.
• Work with publications and writing vendors as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; ensure execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts in accordance with timelines as set in the publication plan.
• Use the Datavision publications portal to monitor feedback on publications.
• Collaborate with other members of the Medical Affairs organization (e.g. Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Information, Medical Research, etc) in support of their functional area deliverables.
• Attend scientific conferences to enhance therapeutic knowledge and to contribute to execution of Medical Affairs conference deliverables.
• Develop product and disease state expertise, keep abreast of the changing drug development environment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in related discipline and a minimum of eleven years of related experience; or,
• Master’s level degree in related discipline and a minimum of nine years of related experience; or,
• Doctorate level degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) and a minimum of five years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech desirable.
• Significant experience with publication development and writing is required.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data and communication via clinical and medical affairs channels, preferred.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
• Skilled medical/technical writer with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organized, problem-solving, solution-oriented, collaborative team player.
• Strong skills with regard to written and verbal communication of complex medical and scientific data to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration competencies for interfacing with a wide range of internal and external cross-functional partners.
• Ability to foster relationships, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives.
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year.
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December.
• Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.