The Associate Director, Scientific Publications is responsible for publication strategy development and execution, including the development of impactful, science-driven communication platforms, high-quality scientific/clinical abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts. This role will also provide scientific, operational, and medical writing support to Clinical Development through various means and activities. This position is accountable for the management and prioritization of workload to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Scientific Writing

• Interpret, analyze, and develop high-quality scientific content for Development publication initiatives (including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations)
• Work with internal strategy teams, program leads, and external PIs/KOLs to develop high-quality, high-impact publications
• Maintain advanced therapeutic area and product expertise through proactive review and analysis of available and emerging scientific/clinical evidence to produce publications that are scientifically accurate, relevant, and timely
• Establish credibility and build trust with external authors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional team members to produce timely and high-quality publications
• Provide support at key scientific congresses and meetings (including writing of session coverage reports, hanging posters, assisting with slide reviews with presenters), as needed
• Assist in fact-checking documents against source data

Publication Strategy

• Contribute to Publication Teams to develop and/or refresh therapeutic-area specific publication strategies, including scientific communication platforms, data generation plans, and publication plans
• Develop and execute the publication plan to appropriately disseminate abstracts, posters, manuscripts, oral presentations, and other publications to inform external audiences
• Contribute to and/or lead Publication Steering Committee Meetings and publication strategy/brainstorming discussions, including proposing publication ideas
• Perform literature searches and gap analyses to develop a robust publication plan in close collaboration with cross-functional Corcept stakeholders
• Ensure alignment of the publications plan with all corporate policies and industry guidelines (ICMJE, GPP 2022)

Project Management

• Manage all administrative/operational requirements of the publications plan, including chairing cross-functional Publication Team meetings and Publications Steering Committee meetings and managing the publications budget and vendors
• Develop and/or or provide guidance to vendors for the development of timelines for publications that adhere to Corcept's procedures
• Lead and manage the execution of publication plans across the product portfolio
• Coordinate the review, approval, and other applicable activities related to the development of scientific publication projects

Policies and Procedures

• Ensure publications are developed, reviewed, and approved according to Corcept's policies and procedures
• Maintain familiarity with current industry practices and regulatory requirements and guidelines that affect medical writing and publications
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies, procedures, and processes necessary to achieve organizational objectives and ensure compliance with Corcept and external (e.g., government, institutional) regulations

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:

• Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external experts in a dynamic environment
• Effectively adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and responsibilities
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects in the face of ambiguity and achieve results on time
• Excellent data analysis, synthesis, medical writing, and editorial skills
• Strong problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills to build effective working relationships within Corcept and with external experts
• Proven ability to write, edit, and prepare scientific publications (abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts)
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively for and communicate with diverse audiences, including scientists, physicians, patients, and others
• Solid understanding of the US healthcare environment, clinical trial/drug development, FDA regulations and other relevant guidelines
• Proficient with online literature searches using a variety of professional tools/databases
• Strong proficiency with Endnote (or equivalent), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, scientific search engines (PubMed, Google Scholar), and online journal/conference submission systems
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems (e.g., Box, SharePoint) and publication tracking databases (e.g., Pubs hub, Datavision)
• Occasional travel for conferences and meetings (~10%)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., M.S., Ph.D., PharmD)
• 6+ years of related work experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, publications, and/or medical communications
• Knowledge of GPP 2022 and ICMJE industry guidelines (CMPP certification desired)
• Experience in publication planning
• Previous experience in endocrinology or oncology
• Experience with publication extenders and plain language summaries

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $189,000 - $243,700; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. An annual cash bonus and equity grants may be provided as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to a full range of financial, health and wellness benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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