Associate Director, Global Publications

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Director, Global PublicationsUnited States - California - Santa Monica Medical Affairs RegularJob DescriptionWe're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.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 Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job DescriptionWe 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.ResponsibilitiesWork 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 budgetsBasic QualificationsAdvanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and 2+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publicationsPreferred Qualifications5+ years of experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including 2+ years 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 stakeholdersJob DescriptionWe're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.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 Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job DescriptionWe 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 data
• Work 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 strategy
• Publications will be in the field of cell therapy primarily in hematological malignancies - therapeutic areas may include lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma
• Work independently to prioritize, execute, review, and edit key tactics consisting of congress abstracts and presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Establish and maintain effective intellectual partnerships with internal collaborators, external scientific and medical external authors and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and alliance partners
• Travel to scientific conferences as needed
• Guide and oversee publication vendors, and manage publications budgetsBasic QualificationsAdvanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and 2+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publicationsPreferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including 2+ years in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills with individuals, groups, and senior management
  • Ability to write/edit scientific manuscripts, posters, and abstracts with a medically strategic mindset
  • Working knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Intellectual Property functions
  • Ability to lead and work across multi-disciplinary groups and to lead decision-making discussions
  • Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant guidelines (GPP3, ICMJE), laws, industry standard best practices, and corporate policies
  • Ability to work under challenging deadlines with key stakeholders
  • Up to 15% travel including weekendsThe salary range for this position is: $177,905.00 - $230,230.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.For additional benefits information, visit:https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
    Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma .
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