Director Medical Affairs, Publications, Rare Disease
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
This position is responsible for the development and execution of high quality and high impact publication plans in alignment with corporate goals and objectives. Interacts with investigators, HCPs, journal editorial staff, vendors, and internal ACADIA departments to plan and manage scientific publications in compliance with company policy and Good Publication Practice (GPP3). This role will lead the development and implementation of publication plans for rare disease products. Key activities that are facilitated and supported by the role include publications vendor supervision and the development and submission of scientific publications, including abstracts, posters, and oral presentations at scientific congresses, and manuscripts for medical/scientific journals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and drive a publication strategy that aligns with the overall medical objectives
- Develop, maintain and execute Global Publication Plan (GPP) in collaboration with Clinical Research, Commercial, HEOR, and Medical Affairs
- Lead global publication team meetings and facilitate decision-making on publication strategy
- Facilitate all elements of assigned publications activities, including coordination of agency support staff and internal and external author stakeholders
- Ensure all publication activities adhere to ACADIA policies and SOPs, ICMJE Guidelines
- Oversee the activities of agency support staff, facilitating interactions, providing direction and guidance, and acting as point of contact for assigned publications activities
- Manage the day-to-day execution of an assigned portfolio of publications that support evidence generation and publication plan objectives
- Maintain timelines and facilitate achievement of project milestones to ensure timely delivery of publication material to scientific congresses and/or journals
- Provide updates on scientific publication activities on a regular basis and/or as directed
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills
- MD, PhD, PharmD, or master’s degree in a biological scientific field or related field
- Targeting 7 years’ experience with scientific publications in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Three (3) years’ experience in publication project management. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
- Complete understanding of the publication authoring process and use of external vendors
- Knowledgeable of ICMJE and GPP3 guidelines for preparing publication documents
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial
- Education in or professional experience with the neurological sciences or psychiatric medicine is highly desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precise attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Competency in use of Datavision/iEnvision or similar archival databases is required, as well as proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and related programs
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.
What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.
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