Director Medical Affairs, Publications, Rare Disease
Company: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Director Medical Affairs, Publications, Rare DiseasePlease 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, presiding over or facilitating
meetings with cross-functional publications strategy teams,
tactical planning teams, and project.
- 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, including holding regular status update meetings with
internal teams and external partners/vendors.
- 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. This may include provision of
updates in PowerPoint, Word, or other format.
- 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 preferred.
- 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 RequirementsWhile
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.
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