Indegene: Publications Lead, Medical Affairs (Dermatology)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential healthcare solutions client in their search for a Publications Lead with Dermatology expertise to join their Medical Affairs team. This fully remote role is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to shape publications strategy across multiple therapeutic areas while serving as a key scientific expert.

Our client operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, providing a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning the US, Europe, and India. You'll lead the development of high-quality scientific content across multiple communication channels while ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead publications strategy and execution for dermatology therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with overall product and brand strategy
• Serve as primary medical and scientific expert for development of publications, appropriately contextualized and compliant with GPP, ICMJE, and EQUATOR guidelines
• Collaborate with pharmaceutical Medical Affairs teams during congresses, product launches, and key data releases to prioritize medical communication deliverables
• Research, develop, and review scientific materials including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, scientific platforms, and medical meeting materials
• Provide therapeutic area leadership extending beyond dermatology to areas including women's health, neurology, oncology, respiratory, cardiovascular, and rare diseases
• Partner with offshore colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality content, providing clear feedback to writing teams on scientific accuracy and compliance
• Act as liaison between internal teams and client stakeholders, including Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, and Commercial functions
• Support strategic planning of publications, medical education, and non-promotional scientific activities
• Provide medical insights to inform advisory boards, symposiums, KOL engagement strategies, and launch initiatives
• Mentor and train cross-functional teams on therapeutic areas, processes, and emerging technologies in medical communications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree or advanced Life Science degree
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Publications within the pharmaceutical industry
• At least 3+ years of specific experience in Dermatology therapeutic area
• Proven track record in publications planning and execution following GPP, ICMJE, and EQUATOR network guidelines
• Prior experience working with or within the life sciences industry, preferably in medical communications agency in scientific or medical role
• Must be based in the United States for remote work

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMPP or other medical writing, medical communications, or Medical Affairs certification
• Familiarity with medical strategy development, KOL engagement, and congress activities
• Clinical experience or biopharmaceutical experience in dermatology or related disease areas
• Understanding of Datavision/iEnvision platforms and publications tracking systems

Key Attributes:

• Strategic thinking with ability to synthesize scientific and clinical data into impactful communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex data with clarity
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across diverse, global functions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix environment with multiple competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with unwavering commitment to quality and compliance
• Adaptability to emerging technologies and platforms in medical communications

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will carefully review your qualifications against our client's requirements. If there's a strong match, a recruiter will reach out to conduct an initial screening conversation to discuss your background, career goals, and the specifics of this opportunity.

Following a successful screening, we will prepare and submit your profile to our client for their consideration. Throughout the interview process, we'll serve as your advocate and main point of contact, providing guidance and feedback at each stage.

Important: Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai and work with our recruiting team. Do not attempt to contact the client directly, as this may disqualify your candidacy.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $120,000 - $140,000 USD annually

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