Associate Director, Publications & Medical Communications

Apnimed is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company focused on transforming the treatment of sleep apnea through innovative, patient-friendly therapies. Our approach is rooted in a simple idea: patients with obstructive sleep apnea may benefit from a safe, effective oral medication taken once daily at bedtime.

Our lead development program targets the neurologic control of upper airway muscles to help maintain an open airway during sleep. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Apnimed is advancing a portfolio of novel pharmacologic therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders through cutting-edge science and a commitment to innovation.

Recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in both 2024 and 2025, we are continuing to grow and build the foundational operations that enable our employees, and our mission, to thrive.

Apnimed is seeking an Associate Director, Publications & Medical Communications to support the development and execution of high-impact scientific publications, and to support broader medical communications activities as the Company prepares for the launch of its lead compound, AD109, for the treatment of OSA. This role is primarily focused on publications — including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts — with additional support to scientific communication platforms, field medical materials, and congress deliverables as needed.

As we build out our Medical Affairs organization, this role is recognized as a key member of the Apnimed Medical Affairs team. Through rigorous scientific assessment and clear scientific writing, this individual will translate complex clinical data into accurate, compliant, and impactful peer-reviewed communications, while serving as a scientific resource across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a true medical “triple threat” demonstrating high levels of scientific excellence, business acumen, and emotional intelligence.

Candidates selected to join the Medical Affairs Team will have a profound opportunity to have a major impact on the team, make significant contributions to the organization and ultimately create positive change to those patient populations which we ultimately serve.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Medical Communications and may be based remotely.

• Support the development, maintenance, and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for OSA and AD109, including congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, reviews, and other peer-reviewed deliverables.
• Manage publications from concept through drafting, submission, revision, and acceptance, ensuring scientific accuracy, data integrity, and consistency with industry best practices, including GPP 2022, ISMPP and ICMJE guidance.
• Support external author and key opinion leader engagement, including identification, prioritization, and relationship management of scientific contributors, and contribute to the internal publication committee and related governance forums.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of publication processes, policies, governance, and quality standards, including publication management systems and associated metrics and reporting.
• Support development of medical communications deliverables as needed, including scientific communication and messaging platforms, field medical materials, and congress materials, including digital content.
• Support development and execution of innovative scientific communications, including digital and non-traditional dissemination approaches.
• Provide quality oversight of agency partners, support annual scope of work planning, and partner…