Director Scientific Publications

Passage Bio is an exciting, fast-paced, rapidly growing gene therapy company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Our portfolio of rare monogenic CNS gene therapies is the result of an exclusive collaboration with the renowned Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) that provided Passage Bio with 17 gene therapy candidates developed in the lab of gene therapy pioneer Dr. James Wilson. Passage Bio is on a mission to provide life-transforming gene therapies for patients with rare monogenic CNS diseases that replace their suffering with boundless possibility, all while building lasting relationships with the communities we serve.

The Role:

The Director Scientific Publications leads the successful development and implementation of the global publications strategy related to Passage Bio’ pipeline of products. This plan will align with Passage Bio’s corporate and brand strategies and include the publications plan and medical education initiatives. The Director of Scientific Publications will engage with cross functional partners including research, medical, marketing and discovery to develop scientific communications. They will also oversee timely execution of the publication plan leading to high quality an impactful scientific and clinical abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and slide decks. The Director will analyze and interpret scientific and clinical data, review deliverables from agencies and Passage Bio contributors for scientific accuracy and key messages. The Director will also assist in coverage of additional scientific affairs programs as requested.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

Develop depth of understanding for various gene therapy products, related scientific/medical areas, and competitive products
Serve as a scientific/medical and technical information source for internal teams
Lead development of publication plan and contribute to the development of key publications (abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations, etc.) and work in collaboration with product teams
Closely monitor and evaluate medical literature and competitive intelligence reports for potential impact on products and initiatives
Highlight the clinical value of company products to ensure greater effectiveness, integration, and adoption of innovative products
Collaborate with thought leaders to develop clinical concepts, identify messages for scientific publications based on preclinical or clinical data, and gain feedback on strategies to support scientific affairs plan for pre-launch products
Collaborate with Legal/Compliance and Regulatory affairs and ensure understanding and adherence to external policies and regulations
Support Medical Information function ready to address all queries that may arise with new product launches and establish high quality and timely training
Provide disease and product training in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
Maintain internal data library across programs, including key references and Standard Response Documents
Possess an understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers
Partner with various functions on product and disease message development, vendor education, KOL identification, and market research initiatives
Identify key scientific messages and develop scientific communication / medical meetings impacting publication plan
Ability to travel as requested for coverage of scientific meetings and medical expert engagement

Here Is What You Will Bring To The Table:

MD, PH.D. or PharmD with experience in leading publication strategy and execution 8+ years of related experience, or BS/MS in the scientific field of study with 12+ years of relevant experience working.
Solid understanding of the US region regulations that govern publication activities
Strong knowledge of good publication practices and guidelines (GPP2, ICMJE)
Ability to build and maintain key external relationships across key stakeholders
Outstanding presentation, written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and projects
Ability to prioritize and manage expectations while analyzing complex issues
Ability to drive timely, thoughtful, and realistic solutions and recommendations
Thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment while remaining agile and adaptive
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism
Demonstrated ability to maintain scientific knowledge and credibility, and effectively communicate and discuss scientific information

Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table:

Up to $270 for public transportation and parking
Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered
Monthly Wellness Day
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents within 6 month
401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 5% match
A suite of Passage Bio paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary legal assistance as well as pet, liability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident assistance
20 days’ vacation and Unlimited sick time per year, and 14 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays in addition to a discretionary winter shut down)

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Passage Bio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Passage Bio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.