Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

The role

This person will lead publication strategy and execution for assigned Medical Affairs programs. They will manage publication tactics including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.

What you will do

• Serve as Publications Lead for assigned programs
• Lead planning, development, and execution of publication tactics
• Lead publication team meetings
• Contribute to Annual Strategic Publication Plans
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external authors and KOLs
• Support continuous improvement of publication processes, templates, and ways of working
• Manage scientific platform development and updates for assigned programs
• Oversee publication vendors/agencies, including scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets

Required qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree
• Minimum of 6-8 years of direct publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Ability to lead development of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and other medical/scientific content
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically relevant communications
• Demonstrated poise and judgement in aligning internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to critically review and edit publication documents for quality, compliance, and scientific integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate risks, and drive deliverables
• Strong understanding of publication and medical communication guidelines (eg, GPP, ICMJE, Sunshine Act/PhRMA Code of Conduct)

Nice to have

• PharmD or PhD preferred
• Oncology and/or Hematology experience is highly preferred
• Experience managing publication vendors and budgets preferred
• CMPP certification preferred

Benefits

• Career advancement/ development opportunities
• Competitive comp package
• Bonus
• 401K + Employer contributions
• Generous stock options
• ESPP Plan
• 20 days of PTO to start
• 18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)
• Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• In-Office Catered lunches
• Home Office Setup

About the company

Kura Oncology is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing innovative precision medicines to help patients with cancer lead better, longer lives.