Associate Director, Global Medical Writing

Role Description

The Associate Director, Global Medical Writing, will be responsible for writing scientific publications connected with Ascendis’ clinical trials in endocrine indications. The role involves extensive cross-functional collaboration with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Publication Planning, and with external investigators and researchers.

• Draft, revise, and edit scientific publications, including manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals as well as abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for medical conferences.
• Collaborate with Publication Planning team to coordinate kick-off calls with Investigators and establish timelines for the development of publications.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure publications are clear, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Participate in meetings with clinical trial investigators and key opinion leaders for the review and revision of drafts and to manage the editing and revision process, ensuring timely completion of scientific publications.
• Keep current with the latest information, trends, and developments in target therapy areas, and perform literature searches as needed for drafting publications.
• Interpret literature information relevant to scientific publications.
• Understand, assimilate, and interpret data and other sources of information with appropriate guidance/direction from authors and therapeutic teams.
• Remain current on industry and company requirements and best practices as they relate to scientific publications.
• Understand and follow applicable company publication policy and procedures and act as a subject matter expert regarding internal processes and relevant publication guidelines.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD/PharmD or 8+ years of experience writing scientific publications.
• Professional credentials/certification (e.g., CMPP) a plus.
• Familiarity with endocrinology and/or rare disease is a benefit but not required.
• Understanding of US and international regulations, requirements, and guidance associated with scientific publications (ICMJE, Good Publication Practice, etc).
• Ability to work directly from data outputs and clinical documents (protocols, CSRs, etc) to draft.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; ability to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audiences.

Requirements

• The estimated salary range for this position is $170-185k. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level).
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents