Director, Publications & Medical Information

Responsibilities

• Co-lead development and execution of integrated publication strategies across all disease areas and development programs
• Drive alignment between publication plans and broader scientific communication objectives
• Manage publication agencies and external publication partners
• Oversee publication development from concept through submission and dissemination
• Partner with clinical development, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, safety, legal, and research teams
• Lead publication operations infrastructure including tracking systems, dashboards, and governance workflows
• Ensure adherence to ICMJE guidelines, GPP standards, authorship policies, and compliance standards
• Develop and maintain scientific narratives and communication platforms across disease states
• Build and operationalize Medical Information capabilities, including standard response documents, scientific exchange materials, and inquiry intake processes
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance reporting requirements and adverse event identification procedures

Requirements

• Strategic leadership experience in Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs
• Expertise in publication strategy, governance, and medical information operations
• Ability to transform scientific evidence into impactful publications, congress presentations, and medical education resources
• Experience managing publication agencies and external partners
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, Sunshine requirements)

About the Company

Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. Led by a team of industry veterans, the company focuses on developing targeted treatments to improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular diseases.