AstraZeneca
Associate Director, Publications, Early Vaccines + Immune Therapies
AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Join us at AstraZeneca, where you'll have the chance to create a difference in people's lives every day. As an Associate Director, Publications in our Early Vaccines and Immune Therapies group, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing our scientific strategy. We're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. We're industry‑leading in immunology, protein engineering and translational science. We offer an outstanding and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family.
Accountabilities The Associate Director, Publications , is accountable
for the development and execution of strategic
publication plans for pipeline products entering and already in early clinical development ( preclinical, translational, medical evidence, and clinical up to Phase 2). In this role,
the Associate Director needs a strategic mindset and scientific curiosity to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders including scientists, investigators, journal editors, and conference committees to execute publication activities.
The
Associate Director will
have the opportunity to lead cross‑functional publication planning teams, ensuring publications plans align to the product strategy, while ensuring all publications represent
a transparent and fair balanced communication of data.
Lead cross‑functional publications planning team s and day‑to‑day management of multiple assigned publication plans
Ensure project alignment with product strategy / scientific narrative and communications objectives
Advise scientific teams on preclinical, translational, clinical, and medical evidence studies on publication aspects throughout study planning and execution
Participate in product, clinical and medical team committees, delivering publication updates as needed
Manage responsible products’ publication plan‑related financial forecasting and tracking
Manage the output, compliance and budget of medical communication agencies
Ensure compliance with AZ / external publication standards and transparency requirements
Manage, track and document publications appropriately and accurately using publication management system
Drive adoption of new publication guidelines, standards and technologies
Essential requirements
Demonstrated experience (3–5 years) in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
Bachelor’s degree in the biological or health sciences
Familiarity with the drug development process, Good Publications Practice, ICMJE recommendations, and the peer‑reviewed publication process
Excellent project management skills to deliver multiple parallel projects in a complex multidisciplinary environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirable requirements
Post‑doctoral degree in the biological or health sciences, or equivalent experience
Curiosity and ability to seek new understanding in scientific data and methodological innovations
Experience of working globally, cross‑culturally and cross‑functionally
CMPP certification
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,000 to $225,000. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Why AstraZeneca? We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. Our diversity – in culture, language, geography, skills, and experience – powers us to serve the global populations we seek to develop medicines for. In our inclusive team, we encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We optimize the potential of science, engineering next‑generation vaccines with the potential to generate effective and long‑lasting immune responses. Every action we take is to enhance lives. Our products protect those able to mount their own immune response and those who cannot – ensuring no person is left behind.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to advance world health and help fight and cure disease.
Date Posted
04-Nov-2025
Closing Date
30-Dec-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Accountabilities The Associate Director, Publications , is accountable
for the development and execution of strategic
publication plans for pipeline products entering and already in early clinical development ( preclinical, translational, medical evidence, and clinical up to Phase 2). In this role,
the Associate Director needs a strategic mindset and scientific curiosity to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders including scientists, investigators, journal editors, and conference committees to execute publication activities.
The
Associate Director will
have the opportunity to lead cross‑functional publication planning teams, ensuring publications plans align to the product strategy, while ensuring all publications represent
a transparent and fair balanced communication of data.
Lead cross‑functional publications planning team s and day‑to‑day management of multiple assigned publication plans
Ensure project alignment with product strategy / scientific narrative and communications objectives
Advise scientific teams on preclinical, translational, clinical, and medical evidence studies on publication aspects throughout study planning and execution
Participate in product, clinical and medical team committees, delivering publication updates as needed
Manage responsible products’ publication plan‑related financial forecasting and tracking
Manage the output, compliance and budget of medical communication agencies
Ensure compliance with AZ / external publication standards and transparency requirements
Manage, track and document publications appropriately and accurately using publication management system
Drive adoption of new publication guidelines, standards and technologies
Essential requirements
Demonstrated experience (3–5 years) in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
Bachelor’s degree in the biological or health sciences
Familiarity with the drug development process, Good Publications Practice, ICMJE recommendations, and the peer‑reviewed publication process
Excellent project management skills to deliver multiple parallel projects in a complex multidisciplinary environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Desirable requirements
Post‑doctoral degree in the biological or health sciences, or equivalent experience
Curiosity and ability to seek new understanding in scientific data and methodological innovations
Experience of working globally, cross‑culturally and cross‑functionally
CMPP certification
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,000 to $225,000. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Why AstraZeneca? We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. Our diversity – in culture, language, geography, skills, and experience – powers us to serve the global populations we seek to develop medicines for. In our inclusive team, we encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We optimize the potential of science, engineering next‑generation vaccines with the potential to generate effective and long‑lasting immune responses. Every action we take is to enhance lives. Our products protect those able to mount their own immune response and those who cannot – ensuring no person is left behind.
Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to advance world health and help fight and cure disease.
Date Posted
04-Nov-2025
Closing Date
30-Dec-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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