Associate Director, Global Publications

Encoded Therapeutics Inc.

. Lead the development, alignment, and execution of comprehensive global publication plans across preclinical and clinical assets.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in medical writing and scientific communications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of publication processes and compliance standards. Capable of managing publication plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and effectively communicating complex scientific information.

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Medical Writing ExperienceScientific Publication ProcessesProject Management SkillsCollaboration Across TeamsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingData CommunicationStatistical MethodsMedical TerminologyPublication Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityEmpathetic Communication

Tools & Technologies

Publication Management SoftwareWordExcelPowerPointAdobe Presentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDMaster's DegreeBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalMedical CommunicationsGene TherapyNeuroscience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, alignment, and execution of comprehensive global publication plans across preclinical and clinical assets.
Drive end-to-end development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
Collaborate with Clinical Development/Sciences, Biometrics, Translational Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
Establish and manage program-specific Publication Steering Committees and author working groups.
Facilitate authorship meetings, consensus-building, and data disclosure reviews.
Manage external medical communications agencies, scientific writers, and graphics vendors.
Ensure publication deliverables comply with company policies, Good Publication Practice guidelines, ICMJE recommendations, and applicable regulatory standards.
Oversee publication management software and tools for submission tracking, MLR reviews, author agreements, and archival processes.
Contribute to strategic congress planning and coordinate publication disclosures aligned with key scientific congresses.
Oversee scientific session coverage, presentation logistics, and post-congress scientific debriefs.
Support Patient Advocacy and HEOR publications as needed.
Travel internationally and domestically as required.
Report to the Director, Scientific Communications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of twelve years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or eight years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with three to five years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of medical writing, publications, or scientific communications experience within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.
Strong understanding of scientific publication processes, data communication, medical terminology, statistical methods, and compliance principles.
Proven ability to draft clear, concise scientific content and translate technical data for diverse audiences.
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deliverables concurrently under standard supervision.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across cross-functional teams.
Ability to communicate complex scientific information empathetically with patient communities.
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe presentation tools.
Preferred: advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in a life science field.
Preferred: experience in gene therapy, epilepsy, neuroscience, or rare disease.
Preferred: knowledge of digital and multimedia scientific communication formats.
Preferred: comfort with graphic design and video editing tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
Meaningful stock option grants
Sick time and holiday pay
Generous Parental Leave program
Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
Short-term disability, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Professional development opportunities
Team-building events
Fully stocked micro-kitchen
Fitness center at South San Francisco location