Senior Director, Medical Communications

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Alumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients.We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Director of Medical Communications to join our Medical Affairs Leadership Team. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of our publication strategy, ensuring the creation and dissemination of high-quality scientific and clinical data to support our products and research initiatives.Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive publication strategy aligned with the company's scientific and business objectives.
• Oversee the planning, writing, and submission of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of scientific information.
• Develop relationships with external authors and other key opinion leaders to foster strategic, peer-to-peer collaboration for publications.
• Manage publications vendor(s) with a key focus on developing quality work product in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, guidelines, and ethical practices in all publication activities.
• Monitor and analyze publication trends and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the publications team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Qualifications:
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical writing and publications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Dermatology and/or rheumatology experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successful publication planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of GPP (Good Publication Practice) guidelines and other relevant industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strategic mindset with strong organizational and project management skills.The salary range for this position is $250,000 USD to $280,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.Alumis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.This position is located in South San Francisco, CA and employees are expected to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday. At this time we are not considering remote applicants.Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.Other benefits include:

• Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependents
• Free access to Genentech Bus & Ferry Share program
• $100 monthly cell phone stipend
• Unlimited PTO for Exempt employees
• Free onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!We are a hard-working, collaborative team on a mission to transform patients' lives-- and we aspire to elevate, challenge, and nurture one another along the way.
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