Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications at Kura Oncology

Job description

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of. At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics. As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality. To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lead publication strategy and execution for assigned Medical Affairs programs, with responsibility for major publication deliverables and outcomes. As the Publications Lead, represent Scientific Communications and Publications on cross-functional teams and align publication priorities with program objectives, Medical Affairs strategy, and corporate goals. This role requires strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, stakeholder leadership, and the ability to manage complex deliverables in a fast-paced oncology environment. Serve as Publications Lead for assigned programs, providing strategic guidance and representing Scientific Communications & Publications on cross-functional program teams Lead planning, development, and execution of publication tactics including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for assigned programs in accordance with company policies and procedures Lead publication team meetings to drive strategic discussion, decision-making, and alignment Apply independent judgment to manage complex deliverables, resolve stakeholder feedback, and escalate key risks or decisions as appropriate. Contribute to Annual Strategic Publication Plans aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, program priorities, and corporate goals Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders (program teams, clinical, medical, translational research) as well as external authors and KOLs Support continuous improvement of publication processes, templates, and ways of working to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance Manage scientific platform development and updates for assigned programs as needed Oversee publication vendors/agencies, including scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and budgets JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Advanced scientific degree (PharmD or PhD preferred) A minimum of 6-8 years of direct publications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry Oncology and/or Hematology experience is highly preferred Demonstrated ability to lead development of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and other medical/scientific content Strong scientific acumen and ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and strategically relevant communications Demonstrated poise and judgement in aligning internal and external stakeholders (eg, authors, cross-functional teams, researchers, journal editors) Ability to critically review and edit publication documents for quality, compliance, and scientific integrity Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong project management skills Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate risks, and drive deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Exercises independent judgment in managing operational decisions within their area; proactively identifies issues and determines when to escalate more complex or cross-functional decisions. Serves as a key poin