Secura Bio was established in 2019 with a singular mission: to close the gap between innovative oncology therapies and the patients who need them most. Our high-touch approach is informed by our decades of experience shaping the impact of oncology’s largest clinical and market opportunities. We know that true impact comes from personalization and an unwavering commitment to serve patients and expand the possibilities of life-prolonging oncology medicines.
About the Role
Secura Bio is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Scientific Communications to lead the strategic development and execution of global scientific communication initiatives across our oncology portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping how scientific data is translated into impactful, compliant, and audience-tailored communications for both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will serve as a thought partner to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, driving publication excellence and scientific engagement strategies that support both marketed products and pipeline assets.
Employment Type
Full-time
Reports To
Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global publication strategy for marketed products and pipeline programs, ensuring these strategies align with product life cycles from early development through post-launch phases.
- Ensure publication strategies are data-driven, scientifically rigorous, and compliant with global regulatory guidelines, including GPP (Good Publication Practice) and ICMJE standards.
- Lead cross-functional publication planning efforts, ensuring alignment with clinical, regulatory, and corporate milestones.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to internal teams on scientific messaging, data dissemination, and congress planning.
- Leading development, writing, editing, and submission of high-quality scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
- Establish and manage publication steering committees involving key opinion leaders to guide publication strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, journal editors, and congress organizers to enhance the visibility and impact of Secura Bio’s scientific communications.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with precision, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Leverage tools and platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, Adobe, publication management systems) to streamline content development and review processes.
- Monitor and adapt to evolving regulatory and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance and innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or medical degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., MD, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- Strong background in Scientific Communications and Writing (manuscript and presentations).
- Demonstrated expertise in hematologic malignancies; experience in lymphoma is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams in a global organization, particularly within oncology.
- Extensive knowledge of the drug development process, particularly in publication planning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and solve problems in a matrix environment.
- In-depth understanding of global regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Experience and in depth understanding of tools and systems to author documents/posters themselves (i.e. PowerPoint, adobe etc.).
- Ability to travel up to 25% for key meetings, conferences, and KOL engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in lymphoma therapies
- Certification in medical writing or publication planning (e.g., CMPP).
- Experience with digital publication platforms and analytics tools.
- Familiarity with HEOR, RWE, or medical education strategies.
Salary
$160,000 - $210,000
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