Associate Director, Publications, Early Vaccines + Immune Therapies
Join us at AstraZeneca, where you'll have the chance to create a difference in people's lives every day. As an Associate Director, Publications in our Early Vaccines and Immune Therapies group, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing our scientific strategy. We're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. We're industry-leading in immunology, protein engineering and translational science. We offer an outstanding and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family.
Accountabilities:
TheAssociate Director, Publications,isaccountablefor the development and execution of strategicpublication plans forpipeline productsentering and already in early clinical development (preclinical, translational,medicalevidence, and clinicalup to Phase 2).In this role,theAssociate Directorneedsa strategic mindset andscientific curiosity to effectively collaborate withcross-functional teams andexternal stakeholders including scientists, investigators, journal editors, and conference committees to execute publication activities.TheAssociate Directorwillhave the opportunity to lead cross-functional publication planning teams,ensuring publications plans align to the product strategy, while ensuringall publicationsrepresentatransparent and fair balanced communicationof data.
Lead cross-functional publicationsplanningteamsand day-to-day management ofmultiple assignedpublication plans
Ensure project alignment with product strategy / scientific narrative and communications objectives
Advisescientific teamson preclinical, translational, clinical, and medical evidencestudies on publication aspects throughout study planning and execution
Participate in product, clinical and medical team committees, delivering publication updates as needed
Manage responsible products’ publication plan-related financial forecasting and tracking
Manage the output,complianceand budget of medical communication agencies
Ensure compliance with AZ / external publication standards and transparency requirements
Manage, track and document publications appropriately and accurately usingpublication management system
Drive adoption of new publication guidelines,standardsand technologies
Essentialrequirements
Demonstrated experience(3–5years)in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
Bachelor’s degreein thebiological or health sciences
Familiarity withthedrug developmentprocess, Good Publications Practice,ICMJE recommendations,and thepeer-reviewedpublication process
Excellent project management skills to delivermultiple parallel projectsin a complex multidisciplinary environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirablerequirements
Post-doctoraldegree in the biological or health sciences, or equivalent experience
Curiosity and ability to seek new understanding in scientific data and methodological innovations
Experience of working globally, cross-culturally and cross-functionally
CMPPcertification
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,000 to $225,000 [TAq Partner will express compensation range as 80% - 120% of the role’s MRP, either as an annual base pay or as the hourly rate (annual salary divided by 2080 hours)]. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Why AstraZeneca?
We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. Our diversity – in culture, language, geography, skills, and experience – powers us to serve the global populations we seek to develop medicines for. In our inclusive team, we encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We optimize the potential of science, engineering next-generation vaccines with the potential to generate effective and long-lasting immune responses. Every action we take is to enhance lives. Our products protect those able to mount their own immune response and those who cannot – ensuring no person is left behind.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to advance world health and help fight and cure disease.
Date Posted
04-Nov-2025Closing Date
30-Dec-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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