Director, Medical Publications – Medical Affairs at Mineralys Therapeutics

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

240000.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scientific Writing, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication, Budget Management, AI Tools, Digital Technologies, Publication Planning, Vendor Management, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Trial Design, Statistical Methods, Compliance, Quality Assurance

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

“Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone. Its initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. Mineralys is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit https://mineralystx.com. Follow Mineralys on LinkedIn, Twitter and Bluesky” Mineralys is a fully remote company. Our Medical Affairs team is growing and we are currently seeking a Director of Publications to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for Medical Affairs Publications and will play a strategic role providing expertise for development, management and dissemination of our publication plans supporting hypertension, chronic kidney disease and sleep apnea. This will include the execution of clinical and disease state publications. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional publication teams to develop, manage, and implement publication plans for our therapeutic areas. Principal Responsibilities The Director Publications Lead is a key strategic partner of the Medical Affairs teams responsible for dynamically driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of the comprehensive publication plan. Own and lead the Scientific Publications Team meeting and workshops to drive the development of the strategic global publication plan (inclusive of clinical, PK/PD, HEOR, Biomarker, preclinical publications) for the assigned programs with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across numerous and diverse internal and external stakeholders Provide writing and editorial support for clinical and disease state abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other publications, including conducting literature searches and preparing annotated summaries for internal teams. Ensure and communicate regular updates to relevant key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing functional and regional planning and inform dependencies Ensure that all publication-related activities are conducted according to standards, SOPs, applicable working instructions and, industry standards and educate on these policies as necessary Ensure high scientific quality, alignment with medical strategy and adherence to compliance/legal requirements Manage 3rd-party vendors to ensure delivery of quality publications on time and on budget Utilize and champion the use of AI and digital technologies to optimize publication workflows and processes, including applications in literature review, plain language summary creation, and innovative approaches to data synthesis and visualization. Create, review and oversee the publication budget and serve as a financial steward in the creation of the deliverables and in the use of external vendors Ensure that vendors are properly trained to and comply with company standards, on SOPs, company systems and tools while managing all vendor partners to execute the tactical plan effectively and efficiently for their assigned publication projects Lead special projects with team and Med Affairs depts (eg team onsite meeting agenda) Lead special projects with team and Med Affairs depts (eg team onsite meeting agenda). Skills and Attributes Ability to collaborate with external authors and journals for the planning, integration, and execution of all publication activities Have deep subject matter expertise on innovative and compliant publication strategies, tactics and policies Provide and lead high level strategic thinking for innovative strategies in developing and disseminating scientific and medical data, including the integration of AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to enhance publication planning, data dissemination, and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional scientific writing, storytelling, and communication skills. Strong organizational and project management capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities and operate independently and manage budget effectively. Demonstrates intellectual agility, problem-solving skills. Ability to manage external vendors and provide clear, concise direction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders. Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness. Manage budget, forecasting, and resource allocation plan by developing materials to track team expenditures. Contribute to the development and facilitate cross-functional discussions to identify gaps and opportunities to evolve the publication plan. Manage processes, and activities focusing on quality and timeliness with an eye for efficiency. Accurate and timely reporting of post-publications metrics, compliant maintenance of records. Travel This position requires up to 20% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight. Some of the travel may be international. Education and Experience A higher education degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.), or master’s degree in biomedical discipline or equivalent with demonstrated experience in publication management 8-10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, at least half of which is in Medical Affairs 5-8+ years’ experience in medical publications/communications, or other related areas within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development (e.g. clinical scientist, medical information, medical communications, medical information, publications). CMPP certification preferred Prior experience in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and/or sleep apnea Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI tools and/or digital technologies in scientific communications and publication planning. Understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development process, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements. Deep knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and industry standards for reporting scientific studies including but not limited to GPP, ICMJE, COPE, CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA Experience and knowledge of publication management software/systems Ability to foster diversity of opinion and an environment of open communication and trust Demonstrated ability in coordinating and implementing simultaneous projects within a complex matrix Demonstrated ability to formalize governance structures and develop operational processes and SOPs. Experience in vendor and budget management These positions are eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K, as well as participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. US Salary Range: $225,000 - $240,000 #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Director of Publications will lead the development and execution of publication plans for therapeutic areas such as hypertension and chronic kidney disease. This includes managing cross-functional teams and ensuring high scientific quality and compliance in all publication-related activities.