About This Role
Directing publications is a key leadership role within the Medical Affairs team, focusing on cross-functional and alliance-wide publication strategy for specific therapeutic assets. You will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of publication plans, working with authors, Medical Affairs partners, cross-functional collaborators, and external agency partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead and be accountable for cross-functional and alliance-wide publications teams
- Lead publications review of annual plans and projects with senior management
- Lead in defining and building consensus on terms for literature and gap analyses to support scientific communication platform development and publication strategy
- Develop and evolve publication plans and medical communication strategy
- Partner with procurement for agency selection and agency performance management
- Be accountable for budget for agency external resource scope of work (SOW) development, budget tracking, and invoicing according to approved SOW/PO, reflecting work completed
- Manage writers/agencies for individual publication projects to effectively complete execution within specified timelines
- Be responsible for alignment on scientific content/communication objectives, author invitations, collection of author agreements, securing medical/clinical lead materials for kick-off meeting discussions, and author kick-off calls
- Review assigned publications ensuring quality, alignment with scientific communication platform, and compliance with standards for ethical reporting of study data
- Oversee efficient and compliant financial management
- Ensure adherence to established compliance, regulatory, and ethical standards across all publication activities, including disclosure requirements, TOV guidelines, billing practices, and review documentation
- Proactively identify and communicate operational risks, delays, or issues
- Work with the Executive Director, Publications to identify and lead meaningful process improvements and innovations initiatives, as appropriate based on business needs
Requirements
- Doctorate scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD)
- 7+ years of experience in medical communications or publications management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Minimum 3 years of experience independently leading cross-functional, therapeutic area-specific publication plans
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-asset publication plans, ideally within Oncology, Ophthalmology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases
- Experience managing external agency partners and publication vendors, including budget oversight and SOW management
Benefits
- Annual bonuses or other incentive plans
- Equity awards
- Pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Health and wellness programs
- Fitness centers
- Insurance benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- Paid time off
- Family support benefits
Important Details
- Locations: Sleepy Hollow, NY or Warren, NJ
- Work model/flexibility: On-site 4 days/week. If based in Warren, NJ, travel to Sleepy Hollow will be expected.
About the Company
At Regeneron, science and innovation are used to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. The company is committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. The company believes it does its best work when employees are together, and many roles are required to be performed on-site. As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. For jobs in Canada, this posting is for an existing position.
