【AstraZeneca】【R&D】データサイエンス＆イノベーション統括部, Publication Manager

職務内容

Description:

Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and continuous evolution of scientific publications and presentations for AstraZeneca-sponsored regulatory clinical studies and post-marketing surveillances in Japan. Drive strategies and guiding principles to maximize the value of publications originating from R&D activities to enhance scientific impact, external reputation, and clinical decision-making in Japan. Act as a key scientific partner to R&D by leading scientific discussions beyond publication execution, ensuring publications are positioned as strategic scientific assets.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Drive alignment and execution of Japan publication strategies across therapeutic areas, in close collaboration with TA teams, R&D, and global stakeholders, ensuring consistency with TA-level, global, and R&D objectives.
• Maximize the scientific and clinical value of R&D-generated data through optimized publication planning, sequencing, and scientific positioning for Japanese healthcare professionals and patients.
• Lead the simplification, standardization, and optimization of publication-related processes, including the identification and implementation of AI and automation solutions, to enhance efficiency, quality, and new ways of working.
• Lead and actively contribute to scientific discussions on data interpretation, publication scope, and scientific messaging, serving as a scientific discussion leader within cross-functional teams, particularly with R&D and clinical experts.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional publication activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications through effective collaboration with investigators, and global publication leads.
• Ensure compliance with international publication guidelines (e.g., ISMPP, GPP) and AstraZeneca Publications Policy, promoting ethical, transparent, and responsible publication practices.

For band E, Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee publication activities across multiple projects, including strategic planning, quality governance, and complex issue resolution 
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and quality review for junior and band D staff

Requirements:

Mandatory

Experience/Knowledge

• Several years of experience in medical communications within the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.
• Demonstrated experience in developing publication or scientific communication strategies, preferably linked to R&D objectives.
• Therapeutic knowledge in oncology (drug development, clinical research, or medical affairs).
• Solid knowledge of the drug development process.
• Familiarity with regulations, policies, standards, and SOPs, particularly related to the publication process.
• Extensive project and budget experience in cross-functional collaboration. (mandatory for CL E)
• Proven experience in communication and negotiation with global teams. (mandatory for CL E

Skills and Capabilities

• Strategic thinking and strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey scientific and strategic intentions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills to drive effective execution of publication activities under complex and resource-constrained environments.
• Ability to lead scientific-level discussions with internal and external experts, supported by sound scientific judgment and regulatory awareness.
• Change leadership mindset with innovation and creativity, including a strong interest in digital transformation, AI, automation, and new ways of working.
• English and Japanese skills at Business-level
• Demonstrated behaviours aligned with AstraZeneca leadership guidelines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or digital/AI-driven transformation is highly desirable.
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired 

勤務地 Location

Osaka or Tokyo

キャリアレベル Career Level

D or E

Date Posted

Closing Date

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