Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Publications Science Director, Endocrinology
Boston, MA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$194k-$291kDetected 6 hours ago
RecruitingResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingBiostatistics
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About the role
- Vertex is seeking an accomplished scientific communications leader to serve as Publications Science Director, Medical Affairs (Endocrinology).
- The role reports to the disease area GML and serves as a core member of the Endocrinology Global Medical team.
- Translate evidence gaps, clinical and real-world data, scientific literature, treatment guidelines, medical insights, and the competitive landscape into clear publication priorities and an integrated scientific narrative.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end publication planning and execution across abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, reviews, and other scientific communications, ensuring quality, consistency, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
- Lead cross-functional publication teams and governance processes, including author and agency management, publication timelines, review and approval workflows, congress planning, budget oversight, and risk identification and mitigation.
- Engage external experts, investigators, treatment centers, professional societies, and other scientific stakeholders to inform publication strategy and support the development and execution of high-quality scientific publications.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing global publication strategies and plans within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic medicine, or related environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional publication teams and managing external authors, investigators, and agency partners in a highly matrixed, global organization
Requirements
- Strong scientific acumen with the ability to interpret complex data, identify evidence gaps, and translate scientific priorities into a clear, integrated publication strategy.
Skills
- Demonstrated leadership and expertise in scientific communications, publication planning and execution, and medical content development.
- Education and Experience:
- Advanced scientific or medical degree, such as an MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience working across both global and country or regional Medical Affairs organizations is desired.
Compensation
- $193,800 - $290,800
- The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting.
- This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
- Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits
- This role may also support the development of medical content and scientific materials, including slide decks, FAQs, congress materials, and other external-facing resources.
Company info
- work remotely up to two days per week; or select
- work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
- The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
- Company Information
- Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
- Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
- Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
- Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
- Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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