Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications remote Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of. At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics. As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality. To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead publication strategy and execution for assigned Medical Affairs programs, with responsibility for major publication deliverables and outcomes. As the Publications Lead, represent Scientific Communications and Publications on cross-functional teams and align publication priorities with program objectives, Medical Affairs strategy, and corporate goals. This role requires strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to manage complex deliverables in a fast-paced oncology environment. Serve as Publications Lead for assigned programs, providing strategic guidance and representing Scientific Communications & Publications on cross-functional program teams Lead planning, development, and execution of publication tactics including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for assigned programs in accordance with company policies and procedures Lead publication team meetings to drive strategic discussion, decision-making, and alignment Apply independent judgment to manage complex deliverables, resolve stakeholder feedback, and elevate key risks or decisions as appropriate. Contribute to Annual Strategic Publication Plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, program priorities, and corporate goals Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (program teams, clinical, medical, translational research) as well as external authors and KOLs Support continuous improvement of publication processes, templates, and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance Manage scientific platform development and updates for assigned programs as needed Oversee publication vendors/agencies, including scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD or PhD preferred) A minimum of 6-8 years of direct publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry Oncology and/or Hematology experience is highly preferred Demonstrated 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 (eg, authors, cross-functional teams, researchers, journal editors) 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 in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Exercises independent judgment in managing operational decisions within their area; proactively identifies issues and determines when to elevate more complex or cross-functional decisions. Serves as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners within their area, ensuring alignment and proactively addressing coordination needs to support team deliverables. Strong understanding publication and medical communication guidelines (eg, GPP, ICMJE, Sunshine Act/PhRMA Code of Conduct) Experience managing publication vendors and budgets preferred CMPP certification preferred The base range for this role at the Senior Manager level is $182,000 - $210,000 and at the Associate Director level it is $192,000 - $226,000. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

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Kura’s Values that are used for candidate selection and performance assessments: We work as one for patients We are goal-focused and deliver with excellence We are science-driven courageous innovators We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves The Kura Package 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 Lifestyle Spending Stipend Commuter Stipend (Boston Office) Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more! 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. Through our deep understanding of cancer biology and decades of experience in precision oncology, we are studying the underlying causes of treatment resistance. This enables us to design smart combination regimens with other cancer therapies to target tumors from multiple directions, with the goal of improving long-term clinical benefit. Kura developed and is commercializing KOMZIFTI® (ziftomenib), the FDA-approved once-daily, oral menin inhibitor for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia, and continues to pioneer advancements in menin inhibition and farnesyl transferase inhibition. For additional information, please visit Kura’s website at and follow us on X and LinkedIn . Kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are a California resident, please see the attached Privacy Notice CA Privacy Notice Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Kura Oncology’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kura Oncology, Inc.