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This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose and Scope:

The Associate Scientific Publications Director is responsible for supporting data communication through the development of publications that extend the medical community, patient and other stakeholders’ knowledge of Astellas products, therapy areas and business. The Associate Director will work within a matrix environment to support development of globally aligned publication plans and English-language publication activities for assigned products.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Works under the guidance of the Director, Scientific Publications TA Lead, supporting translation of medical strategies and objectives into actionable publication plans for assigned compounds/products

Cooperates and collaborates within matrix teams across the organization at global as well as regional level

Responsible for timely execution of the publication plans

Applies good publication practices to daily activities, including execution of publication plans and ensuring appropriate documentation according to the Global Publications SOP

Manages vendors to effectively and efficiently execute publications according to the Global Publications Policy, SOP and good publication practices

Responsible for vendor management

Reviews draft publications for content quality and support by data, to ensure alignment and consistency with author direction, and with company policy and SOPs

Responsible for achievement of budget objectives and project goals within department priorities

Develops and revises publication plan in line with medical strategies, clinical development milestones and changes in the scientific, regulatory and access landscapes globally and in key markets

Gains endorsement of annual publication plan by governance bodies per company process prior to plan execution

Fosters collaborative relationships with academic and clinical experts, publishers, medical associations and other relevant stakeholder groups

Supports cross-functional global alignment across a broad range of key internal stakeholders as per company process

Demonstrates understanding of disease area, medical strategies and objectives required to provide input to leaders on matters related to publication planning and data disclosure.

Quantitative Dimensions:

Leads development, implementation and updates of robust publications plans for assigned compounds/products

Manages associated budget, including monthly reporting of actual expenditure and quarterly updates to forecast

Manages vendor and ensures monthly reporting of activity status

Provides input for associated metrics to fulfill internal reporting requirements

Organizational Context:

Reports to the Director, Scientific Publications TA Lead

Liaises with Director-level medical leaders within Medical Affairs including Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Development, Drug Discovery Research, Global, Region and Affiliate teams,

Core Member of compound/product-related matrix teams; member of Alliance joint Teams where appropriate

Qualifications:

Required

Advanced Degree in a scientific or medical discipline (such as PharmD, PhD, MD)

At least 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or related industry (such as experience in publication management; pertinent academic or clinical research, or medical or technical writing experience combined with project management skills).

At least 3 years’ experience within Scientific Publications.

Understands and has the ability to apply good publication practices and guidelines (e.g., company policy and SOPs, ICMJE, GPP3, IFPMA and Pharma Code of Conduct, Sunshine Act, and European Transparency and Privacy Laws) to development of publications

Outstanding interpersonal, time management, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with successful outcomes

Demonstrated capability in publication project management combined with medical or technical writing, editing and review skills, with outstanding attention to detail

Working knowledge and familiarity with publication management tools and systems

Demonstrated track record of working in a matrix environment

Understanding of non-clinical and clinical research including clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements

Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred

Experience managing publications in a global environment

Ability to function effectively on a strategic as well as tactical basis

Past scientific experience in relevant therapeutic area

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Company paid life insurance

Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

Referral bonus program

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans