Associate Director, Global Publication Planning

Summary

Join Ascendis Pharma as an Associate Director of Global Scientific Publication Planning, driving the development of global strategic publication plans for rare disease therapeutic areas. You will oversee the planning, execution, and amplification of scientific publications, collaborating cross-functionally and with external experts. This hybrid/remote role based in Princeton, NJ, reports to the Director, Global Head of Publication Planning and requires a PhD or PharmD with 8+ years of experience in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure publications comply with industry standards. Ascendis offers a dynamic workplace with opportunities for growth and development, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• PhD or PharmD required
• 8+ years in medical or scientific publications within the pharmaceutical industry required
• Knowledge of publications best practices (ICMJE, GPP2022) required
• Ability to navigate complex data and rapidly incorporate relevant insights into medical communications
• Demonstrated leadership capacity, including success working collaboratively in cross-functional settings
• Experience managing medical or scientific writers/vendors
• Experience managing budgets

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a command of therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products in growth hormone deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, achondroplasia, and new therapeutic areas in development
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive the development and rationale for the publication plan and strategic objectives for individual medical communications tactics
• Interface with external experts (e.g., key opinion leaders, clinical trial investigators, and other healthcare professionals) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical, Statistics, Medical Affairs,) to ensure publications address gaps and unmet needs and incorporate the latest data and expert perspectives
• Oversee the tactical execution of the publication plan, ensuring the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and timely publications
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Ascendis publication policies and procedures as well as industry regulations and guidelines to ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry best practices
• Contribute to department initiatives/activities to improve publications practices and processes. Stay current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications
• Ensure publications are pursued and executed compliantly, following industry standards
• May write original content for publications, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents