Director, Medical Communication and Publications

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The Director, Medical Communications and Publications, is a part of the Medical Affairs department. This person leads the development and implementation of integrated publication and scientific communication plans for assigned Rigel product(s) and indications. Reporting to the Head of Medical Communications and Publications, this individual is accountable for the scientific quality, compliance, and timely delivery of assigned programs within approved budgets.

The Director partners with medical directors and cross-functional colleagues to translate medical objectives and evidence gaps into prioritized communication plans, oversees agency performance and program resources, and provides scientific direction and mentoring to colleagues. The Director exercises independent judgment within agreed strategy and delegated authority, escalating issues with broader portfolio, resource, or policy implications to the Head of Medical Communications and Publications.

Employees designated as onsite or hybrid are expected to be onsite at Rigel’s South San Francisco headquarters during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Employees designated as remote are expected to be onsite during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at least twice per month, and more frequently as business needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development and maintenance of comprehensive, cross-functionally aligned strategic publication plan(s) for assigned Rigel product(s) and indications, in collaboration with medical directors and under the overall direction of the Head of Medical Communications and Publications.
• Oversee delivery of assigned publication plans, including development, review, quality control, and submission of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations; establish priorities and coordinate internal and external resources to meet agreed timelines.
• Lead development and updates to scientific communication platforms for assigned products, including evidence matrices, scientific narratives, and key messages, ensuring alignment across publications and medical communication materials.
• Partner with Biostatistics, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs to identify evidence gaps, prioritize post-hoc analyses and data generation opportunities, and integrate findings into publication plans.
• Lead cross-functional publication planning discussions and collaboration with authors, investigators, and alliance partners, as applicable; resolve program-level issues and escalating broader strategic or resource decisions to the Head of Medical Communications.
• Ensure assigned Rigel-sponsored publications comply with company publication policy and good publication practice, including applicable GPP, ICMJE, and CONSORT guidelines, and that required reviews, approvals, and documentation are completed in the publication tracking system.
• Participate in the Publication Review Board as needed, providing scientific review and guidance to ensure medical accuracy, fair balance, and adherence to Rigel policies and good publication practice.
• Manage publication agencies supporting assigned programs, providing scientific direction and overseeing timelines, quality, and performance; contribute to vendor selection and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Manage financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects within approved budgets and delegated authority, including scopes of work, forecasts, and expenditures; identify resource needs and provide recommendations to the Head of Medical Communications.
• Lead development and implementation of publication enhancements and content extenders for assigned product(s), including infographics, visual abstracts, slide kits, videos, and digital assets, consistent with the overall dissemination strategy.
• Lead planning, content development, and review of medical congress materials for assigned product(s), including disease- and product-related booth materials, in alignment with the broader medical communication strategy.
• Oversee development and revision of Medical Science Liaison slide decks for assigned product(s), ensuring…