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Director, BPM Evidence Publications CVRM

AstraZeneca
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Salary

$164,000 - $247,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesĀ Ā 

The Director, BPM Evidence PublicationsĀ CVRMĀ (Publications Lead) has direct accountability for the development and execution of strategicĀ publication plans for global clinical registration studiesĀ (R&D)Ā and non-clinical trial sources including HEOR, epidemiology, real-world evidence (RWE), payer, and non-interventional studies.Ā The role drivesĀ timely,Ā high-qualityĀ and compliant scientific communications by combining deepĀ publications strategy andĀ therapy-areaĀ expertiseĀ withĀ the responsible use of advanced analyticsĀ and AI-enabled tool.Ā As part of this role, the Publications Lead engages and collaborates with internal colleagues and external experts, investigators, journals, conferenceĀ organizersĀ and external bodies to deliver strategic publication and communication activities. The role also collaborates effectively with regional and country affiliates to develop andĀ maintainĀ integrated external scientific communications plans for regional and local healthcare professionals, payers, and patients. The Publications Lead is further responsible for ensuring ethical compliance with AZ standards and external publication guidelines of the publications plans and deliverables, and they ensure that all publicationsĀ representĀ transparent and fair-balanced communications that enhance the Company’s external scientific reputation.

Essential RequirementsĀ Ā 

  • Minimum of aĀ Bachelor’sĀ DegreeĀ in a scientific discipline with research experience with

  • Minimum 5 years of experienceĀ 

  • Demonstrated experience in the publications field, or medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.Ā 

  • Demonstrated project management experience.Ā 

  • Broad understanding of drug development process.Ā 

  • Working knowledge of AI/LLM concepts relevant to scientific publishing.Ā Ā 

  • Demonstrated performance, budget, and resource management skills in a global organizationĀ Ā 

  • Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment.Ā 

  • Ability toĀ establishĀ and maintain professional relationships withĀ external experts, investigators, journal editors and publishers and professional bodies.Ā 

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and projects to within budget.Ā 

  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage long-term activities in a constantly changing internal and external environment.Ā Ā 

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Desirable RequirementsĀ Ā 

  • Relevant post-graduate degree.Ā 

  • Experience of working globally, cross-culturally and cross-functionally.Ā 

  • Proven experience designing and scaling AI-enabled workflow (e.g. prompt libraries, fine-tuning/evaluating LLMs), with measurable impact, e.g. timelines.Ā Ā 

  • CMPP Certification.Ā Ā 

  • Working knowledge ofĀ iEnvisionĀ publication management system, and Microsoft Office products.Ā 

  • Strong therapeutic knowledge inĀ cardiovascular, renalĀ and / or metabolic therapy areas, with proven abilityĀ to adapt quickly to other therapeutic specialties.Ā 

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from 164,000 - 247,000 USD Annual (80% - 120%). Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ā€œat-will positionā€ and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power toinspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge
perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individualĀ flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, work is driven by a clear purpose: bending the global mortality curve by bringing life-changing medicines to patients faster, shaping the future by spotting scientifically led opportunities and rapidly scaling them across the healthcare ecosystem. Teams combine deep scientific expertise with commercial insight to design evidence strategies that improve outcomes across the whole patient journey – from clinical trials through to real-world care – in an environment that values autonomy, experimentation, learning from failure and diverse perspectives. Here there is energy, pace and a strong sense of impact: collaborating with top talent across disciplines opens up countless opportunities to grow skills, build a varied career path and develop as a future leader while contributing to meaningful change in cardiovascular, renal, metabolic and other disease areas.

Ready to help define how evidence publications can transform patient outcomes worldwide? Apply now!

Date Posted

01-Sept-2026

Closing Date

29-Sept-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.




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