Contract Scientific Publications Specialist
About The Position
At Keros, our mission is to deliver significant clinical benefit to a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) family of proteins. With a focus on developing differentiated product candidates that are designed to alter TGF-β signaling, we aim to target the pathways critical for the growth, repair and maintenance of blood cells and a number of tissues, including bone, skeletal muscle, adipose and heart tissue. We believe our product candidates have the potential to unlock the full therapeutic benefits of modulating the TGF-β superfamily and provide disease-modifying benefit to patients. Job Summary: The Contract Scientific Publications Specialist develops scientific and medical content for the abstracts, posters and manuscripts, and performs literature reviews. This person will play a crucial role in disseminating clinical data and scientific information to external audiences, such as healthcare professionals and investigators, in a clear, accurate, and compliant manner.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree: A Pharm.D., or Ph.D. in life science or medical discipline is preferred. Candidates with significant, relevant experience may also be considered.
- Publications experience: Previous experience in medical communications within a biopharmaceutical company is essential.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines: A strong understanding of the regulations and best practices governing scientific publications is required.
- Strong writing and editing skills: The ability to write clearly and concisely and to edit the work of others is crucial.
- Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail is necessary to ensure the accuracy and quality of scientific materials.
- Project management skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills are required to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills are needed for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and publications management software is required.
Responsibilities
- Publication plan execution: Supporting the timely execution of a company's publication strategy by developing abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and slide presentations for scientific congresses and peer-reviewed journals.
- Medical and scientific content development: Writing and editing a range of materials, including educational materials, and scientific summaries for various audiences.
- Project management: Tracking timelines, managing project deliverables, and coordinating with authors, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Compliance and ethical standards: Ensuring all publication activities adhere to industry guidelines, such as Good Publication Practice (GPP) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
- Data interpretation and analysis: Translating complex scientific data and clinical trial results into accessible language and visuals for different audiences.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Working with a variety of stakeholders, such as clinical development, medical affairs, and legal teams, to ensure alignment on content and messaging.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
