Associate Director, Publications

Role Description

The Associate Director, Publications will be responsible for leading the execution of the scientific publication plan, including the development and submission of manuscripts, abstracts, oral presentations, and posters. This individual will serve as the central point of coordination across authors and internal functions, ensuring consistency, quality, and scientific rigor across all publications while maintaining adherence to publication standards and regulations. In addition, this role will partner with Medical Affairs colleagues to contribute to the development of educational materials. This work is essential for amplifying the visibility of our data, shaping external scientific dialogue, and reinforcing our leadership in the field. This position will report into the Senior Director, Publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit medical publications, including abstracts, conference presentations, journal articles, and other educational medical communications materials (e.g., slide decks, training modules, scientific platforms, etc.).
• Lead the process for review, approval, and submission/presentation of publications.
• Coordinate with external authors for the development, review, and approval of publications.
• Lead monthly publication team meetings to ensure cross-functional strategic alignment on publication projects and discuss updates to and preparation for the annual plan.
• Ensure compliance with ICMJE/GPP and company policies and procedures for publications, including advances and guideline updates.
• Manage external agency partners, as needed, to ensure quality and timelines of publications are met.
• Participate in and/or manage aspects of annual cross-functional publication planning.
• Participate in or lead other cross-functional communication projects, as needed, to support innovation in external engagement and scientific dissemination.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant scientific or clinical fields strongly preferred (MD, DO, PA, NP, PhD, PharmD, MS).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in writing about clinical data for presentation and journal article publication within a pharmaceutical/biotech company or scientific publication/medical communication agency.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing the execution of publications from concept initiation to submission/publication, including addressing peer reviewer comments and/or revising for resubmission/encoring.
• Expert understanding of all the internal and external review and approval steps in the publication process.
• Experience managing and tracking multiple complex projects in parallel, structuring the actions of stakeholders/authors toward shared outcomes.
• Understanding of clinical trial conduct and analysis of clinical trial data.
• Depth of knowledge of ICMJE/GPP guidelines.
• Familiarity with publications review systems (e.g., Datavision, Komodo) is preferred.
• Rare disease therapy area experience is preferred.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop positive collaborative relationships with external experts in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Strong team player who has a customer- and solution-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Location: Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will be moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This position is open to remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Travel: This position will require approximately 15% travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for this role is $193,000 - $219,000.
• The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location.
• In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Culture & Values

At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual’s needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.

Interested candidates

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

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