Exel
Executive Director, Scientific Publications (Oncology)
Alameda, CA · Director
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$17,472 more — $290,472 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $290,472 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Natural Sciences Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Natural Sciences Managers (11-9121) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Strong communication, leadership, and project and people management skills are essential to success.
- JOB COMPLEXITY: - Works in a fast-paced, small-team environment that is growing and evolving.
- This position requires regular reprioritization of projects while adhering to timelines and achievement of deliverables.
Responsibilities
- This role provides an outstanding opportunity to lead in a cross-functional environment.
- Oversee the publication planning process for each ongoing development molecule, including development of scientific platforms (as needed) and publication plans, regular cross-functional meetings to gain input and alignment, coordination with alliance partner publication functions as needed
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders; ensure execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts in accordance with timelines as set in publication plans.
- Oversee electronic support functions for Publications, including the publication portal and archives
- Manage the Publications SOP and oversight of internal publications review and approval process
- Develop product and disease state expertise, keep abreast of the changing drug development environment.
Requirements
- Doctorate level degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) with a minimum of 15 years of related experience
- Master's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience
- Bachelor's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of 18 years of related experience
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Nice to have
- Oncology experience highly preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech business.
- Significant experience with publication development, writing, and management is required.
Skills
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech business and related regulations, guidelines, standards, and practices.
- Familiarity with the principles of health care compliance.
- Skilled medical/technical writer.
- Strong skills with regard to written and verbal communication of complex medical and scientific data to a variety of audiences.
- Education/Experience:
- Doctorate level degree (PharmD, MD, PhD) with a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or,
- Master's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of 16 years of related experience; or,
- Bachelor's level degree in related discipline and a minimum of 18 years of related experience; or,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is $273,000 - $388,000 annually.
- The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
- Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
Benefits
- The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.
- Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.
- Collaborate with other members of the Medical Affairs organization in support of their functional area deliverables.
Company info
- Any resumes submitted through the website or directly by recruiters or staffing agencies that do not meet the above-mentioned criteria will be considered unsolicited and the company will not be responsible for any related fees.
- Lead the Publications function as part of Scientific Publications, including group organization, hiring, and employee development
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