Director – Global Scientific Publications

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Job Description Summary:

The Director, Global Scientific Publications is responsible for the management and delivery of scientific publications in alignment with brand/therapeutic area publication plans. This includes, but may not be limited to, working with internal stakeholders, vendors, and healthcare professionals to review and provide scientific consultation regarding publication-related material across all therapeutic areas. He/She may also develop scientific content for publications supporting the objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function.

The Director, Global Scientific Publications enhances the effectiveness of our external relationships and collaborations by managing and optimizing the publication team’s collaborations with authors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the highest quality and accuracy of our communication materials and related publication activities.

He/She manages direct report(s).

The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on scientific publication related issues.

The Director, Global Scientific Publications ensures adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and industry standards as appropriate.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders in a matrix environment to develop and deliver scientific publications and related communications across all commercialized and emerging product and therapeutic areas as needed. This includes collaboration with the Medical Affairs lead of the relevant therapeutic areas (the owners of the scientific publication plans) as well as Global Project Leaders.
• When necessary, acts as liaison representing the Global Scientific Publications function at intra- and interdepartmental meetings, participating in decisions that impact the overall medical/scientific support of products within the therapeutic and asset teams.
• Strategizes and collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to identify target publication opportunities.
• Coordinates timely and on-budget completion of publication activities with external and internal medical writers, publishing agencies and other vendors as appropriate.
• Monitors the publication requirements of and deadlines for key international/national congresses and journals.
• Defines the operational milestones of the publication plans across all therapeutic areas.
• Coordinates the review of scientific proposals and publications by the PTC Publication Steering and Review Committee members as well as PTC senior management in accordance with internal and industry-wide standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinates local abstracts and scientific publications in collaboration with local PTC affiliates and Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Submits abstracts, posters and clinical papers according to publication plan(s) and tracks the progress. Documents all relevant communication, reviews and approvals according to good publication practice through PubSTRAT.
• Attends scientific congresses if needed and collaborates with authors and internal colleagues on the presentation of abstracts, posters and clinical papers.
• Applies scientific and business acumen relevant to therapeutic areas, products, emerging therapies, and competitive intelligence to the objectives of scientific publication plan(s). This involves interpreting medical literature to assist in production of effective and compliant medical communications scientific statements.
• Forecasts and tracks publication costs and resources needed to support scientific publication activities.
• Manages project budgets and timelines toward timely and on-budget completion.
• Keeps internal colleagues informed of upcoming opportunities and of accepted publications.
• Facilitates training on the use of PubSTRAT for new internal colleagues and agency partners, as needed.
• Identifies, proposes and implements improvements to the scientific publication review process, systems and tools.
• Proactively identifies, and informs management of, issues that may put PTC’s products/business at risk. This includes, but may not be limited to, industry standards, legislation, regulations, new technology, the competitive environment, etc.
• Manages agency partner performance to ensure alignment with PTC expectations.
• Provides scientific review of materials related to scientific publications as needed.
• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by manager.

Qualifications:

• Advance scientific degree, PharmD, PhD or MD preferred
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry with a focus on scientific publications
• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publications, including strategic planning, leading steering committee meetings, and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization.
• Track record of leading and executing in a matrix environment working across multiple functional areas.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP4) and other relevant industry standards (ICMJE, CONSORT, etc.), Sunshine Act, relevant Codes of Conduct (e.g. PhRMA, EFPIA), and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication.
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements.
• Experience in orphan products, rare disease, and products with a specialized mode of action.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic publication planning and the development, implementation and oversight of scientific publications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with PubStrat and/or other publication management tools.
• Proficiency with Zoom and other video conferencing platforms.
• Profiency with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Travel requirements: 10-20% as needed (Domestic & International)

East coast candidates

Expected Base Salary Range:

$195,500 - $246,000. The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.

In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives. All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC’s medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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