Director, Medical Communications and Publications

Job overview

The Director, Medical Communications and Publications role is onsite in South San Francisco, CA, with an anticipated salary range of $220,000–$258,000 per year. The role is part of Rigel Pharmaceuticals’ Medical Affairs department and leads publication and scientific communication programs for assigned products and indications.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain strategic publication plans
• oversee manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
• develop scientific communication platforms
• coordinate with cross-functional teams and external authors
• ensure compliance with publication policies and guidelines
• manage agencies, budgets, and timelines
• mentor colleagues
• and assess program performance using analytics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

medical communications

scientific publications

medical affairs

publication planning

pharmaceuticals

scientific writing

cross-functional leadership

south san francisco ca

$220,000–$258,000/year

travel up to 15%

rigel pharmaceuticals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid company holidays
• annual bonus program eligibility and equity incentive award eligibility.

Why this role

Leads integrated scientific publication and communication plans, with travel up to 15% to scientific congresses and business meetings.

About the employer

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing. Sector: 32.