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Executive Director, Global Publications, Scientific Communications, and Medical Information

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zenas biopharmaSomerville, MA10 days ago

Occupations

Public Relations ManagersNatural Sciences ManagersMedical and Health Services Managers

Industries

Research and Development in BiotechnologyAll Other PublishersBiological Product Manufacturing
Overview: In this high-impact role, you will shape the global scientific communications strategy and publication plan for Zenas' immunology pipeline, including obexelimab and orelabrutinib. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver rigorous, compliant narratives for scientists, regulators, and healthcare professionals, while building scalable Med Info capabilities. You'll partner across Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure timely disclosure of pivotal data. This leadership role offers influence across publications, medical information, and external partnerships, with a chance to drive launch-ready medical operations. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive compensationannual performance bonusequityfull range of benefitsopportunity to influence late-stage oncology?professional development and leadership growth
Responsibilities:
  • Architect and operate global strategic scientific communication platforms and core statements across development stages
  • Lead publication planning and development across journals, congresses, and symposia
  • Oversee internal medical education assets and field medical resources (MSL decks, training curriculums)
  • Drive digital and omnichannel scientific communication innovations for broader data engagement
  • Direct governance and tactical execution of integrated publication plans (IPPs)
  • Lead PSCs, external author engagement, and ensure compliance with ICMJE, GPP, and company policies
  • Oversee medical congress planning, symposium content, and presentations
  • Develop and manage medical information processes: SRLs, FAQs, AMCP dossiers, and response tracking
  • Mentor and scale the publications and medical information teams; manage vendors and agencies
  • Lead cross-functional review committees (MLR) to ensure medical accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and RFP/vendor selections
Key requirements:
  • Doctorate degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or related discipline 12+ years in biopharmaceutical Medical Affairs with focus on Scientific Communications, Global Publications, and Medical Information 5+ years of people-management and matrix leadership experience
  • Deep therapeutic expertise in rheumatology, immunology, neurology, or rare diseases
  • Strong knowledge of ICMJE, GPP3/GPP2022, PhRMA Code, FDA guidance on scientific exchange, OIG, and Sunshine ActExperience launching first-in-class or best-in-class assets and leading late-stage publication disclosures
  • Experience managing medical communications vendors and CRO/medical writing agencies
  • Proven ability to translate complex science into clear, evidence-based messages
  • Executive presence with cross-functional leadership and KOL engagement
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced biotechnology environmentclear and persuasive communicationexecutive presencecross-functional collaboration
  • Global Publications strategyIPPs and publication planning
  • Medical Information governance and operations
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Somerville, MA

Occupation

Public Relations Managers

Industry

Research and Development in Biotechnology

Posted

10 days ago

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