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We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
 

Associate Director, Global Publications

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Associate Director, Global Publications within Kite Global Medical Affairs. You will partner with internal and external subject matter experts and investigators to execute the publication strategy for key publication tactics including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in Cell Therapy. You will apply good publication practices and help lead adherence to established publication processes and industry guidelines. This position will report to the Senior Director, Global Publications.  

Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Director, Global Publications to help lead cross-functional, Global Publication Planning Team (GPPT) strategy in alignment with early- and late-stage subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, and alliance partners to create strategic annual publication plans and publish high-impact scientific and medical dataWork cross-functionally with subject matter experts across all data-generating functions (including, but not limited to, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Real World Evidence, Health Economics and Outcomes Research) to execute on tactics consistent with inline and pipeline strategyPublications will be in the field of cell therapy primarily in hematological malignancies - therapeutic areas may include lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myelomaWork independently to prioritize, execute, review, and edit key tactics consisting of congress abstracts and presentations and peer-reviewed manuscriptsEstablish and maintain effective intellectual partnerships with internal collaborators, external scientific and medical external authors and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and alliance partnersTravel to scientific conferences as neededGuide and oversee publication vendors, and manage publications budgets

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications  agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including experience in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapyExcellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills with individuals, groups, and senior managementAbility to write/edit scientific manuscripts, posters, and abstracts with a medically strategic mindsetWorking knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Intellectual Property functionsAbility to lead and work across multi-disciplinary groups and to lead decision-making discussionsKnowledge of and compliance with all relevant guidelines (GPP3, ICMJE), laws, industry standard best practices, and corporate policiesAbility to work under challenging deadlines with key stakeholdersUp to 15% travel including weekends

 

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