Executive Director, Scientific Publications (Oncology)

Location: Alameda, California, United States; periodic travel of approximately 20% is required for scientific congresses, company meetings, and oversight of external organizations.

Base salary: $273,000–$388,000 annually, varying by U.S. geographic market.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing medicines and advancing oncology treatments.

What you will do

• Lead the Scientific Publications function, including team organization, hiring, employee development, and staff supervision.
• Oversee publication planning for ongoing development compounds, including scientific platforms and publication plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional input, alignment, and collaboration with alliance partners and Medical Affairs stakeholders.
• Oversee execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts, contributing to concept development, data analysis, writing, and editing as needed.
• Manage publication vendors, including selection, contracts, and budgets.
• Oversee publication portals, archives, SOPs, and internal review and approval processes in accordance with Good Publication Practice.

Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree with at least 15 years of related experience, or a master's degree with at least 16 years, or a bachelor's degree with at least 18 years, or an equivalent combination.
• Significant experience in publication development, writing, and management.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and understanding of related regulations, standards, and practices.
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects and people, and work effectively across functions.
• Strong medical and technical writing skills, including communication of complex medical and scientific data to varied audiences.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance principles and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Oncology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, growing, and evolving small-team environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus, stock purchase opportunities, and long-term incentives.
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays, a company-wide winter shutdown, and up to 10 sick days annually.
• Modern office with dual monitors and ergonomic chairs.