Director, Global Publications Lead

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH.

Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).

Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.

Title: Director, Global Publications Lead

Region: United States and Global

Functional Area: Scientific Communications

Location: US – Conshohocken, PA – Hybrid

Role Summary:

The Director, Global Publications Lead is responsible for leading the development and execution of scientific Publications within Madrigal Medical Affairs. This role contributes to the Medical Affairs and Scientific Communication Plans, ensuring the globalization and alignment of Publications initiatives.

The Director partners closely with Medical Affairs colleagues to deliver high-quality, compliant, and impactful scientific Publications that support both internal stakeholders (e.g., Field Medical, Health Systems) and external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare professionals). These efforts enable effective scientific exchange and communication with impact. The position reports to the Executive Director, Global Publications (or assigned delegate) and is a hybrid role (three days per week at Conshohocken, PA).

All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Madrigal & Medical Affairs policies and procedures and are compliant with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities and Primary Activities: 

• Overarching Responsibilities
  • Define, prioritize, and execute global scientific publication needs for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure annual publication planning aligns with medical affairs strategies, scientific communication platforms, and clinical development priorities
  • Manage the annual publications plan, including tactical execution, interdependencies, ownership, and budget management
  • Stay abreast of new publications and industry trends impacting Resmetirom and associated therapeutic areas
• Content Development & Management
  • Lead the writing, editing, and review of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts intended for publication in peer-reviewed periodicals
  • Oversee the development of publications, ensuring compliance with AMA Style Guide, ICMJE, and other industry standards
  • Copyedit and fact-check publications to ensure consistency, data accuracy, and alignment with scientific messaging
  • Manage publication libraries and maintain accurate documentation and version control
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with external authors, investigators, and congresses to plan and deliver impactful publications
  • Work cross-functionally with medical information, clinical development, commercial, compliance, legal, and regulatory affairs to ensure consistent messaging
  • Lead publications committee meetings, ensuring integration of perspectives from medical writing, medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, journal editors, congress organizers, accreditation agencies, and other scientific partners
  • Engage with external publication service providers such as freelancers and scientific communications agencies from recruitment, contracting, onboarding, evaluation, and retention or dismissal. Manage associated budgets and troubleshoot any issues related to publication development
• Project Leadership & Communication
  • Comfortable leading teams to achieve publication goals
  • Lead publication development with internal and external stakeholders, managing timelines, workflows, and deliverables
  • Collaborate with vendors, writers, and business partners to deliver impactful publications while managing associated budgets
  • Contribute and provide strategic leadership to the production of broader scientific communications initiatives, including scientific platforms, lexicons, global newsletters, Q&A documents, congress reporting, and slide deck development
  • Support internal education and training with publication-related content and materials
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Foster continuous development through mentoring and training
  • Align Publications activities with strategic objectives and tactical plans
• Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure all activities comply with company SOPs, industry standards, and applicable regulations
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards in all external engagements
• Travel Requirement
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for conferences, various corporate locations, and stakeholder meetings, including overnight trips.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline (MS, MPH, MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, etc.). CMPP certification highly desirable
• Rich scientific background with a minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare / clinical practice
• A minimum of 3 years headquarters work and/or Scientific Publications experience
• Experience partnering with scientific collaborators including clinical development, HEOR/RWE, biostatistics and medical affairs
• Experience with publications management software (e.g., iEnvision or PubStrat)
• Strong expertise in medical writing, publications planning, and scientific communications
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Familiarity with AMA Style Guide, ICMJE, and compliance requirements for scientific publishing
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external thought leaders
• Proven ability to understand, communicate, and translate complex scientific information
• Knowledge of Scientific Content and Communication trends and landscape
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead and create scientific content
• Ability to interact and strategize with business leadership and stakeholders across the business
• Strong knowledge of US/EU healthcare systems, global regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, CE), and medical affairs compliance standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and CRM systems (e.g., Veeva)

Preferred Attributes:

• Clinical experience in a healthcare environment (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, laboratory, nursing)
• In-depth knowledge of liver disease; experience in cardiometabolic health, or Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Madrigal’s Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus and equity. Our equity offers meaningful opportunity allowing our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.

All employees receive equity, which we believe reinforces our ownership culture. Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs and market demands. The base salary range for this position is $212,000- $260,000 per year.

All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.  

Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans. We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings. In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family. The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact HR@madrigalpharma.com. 

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted through our Madrigal Careers site. 

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