Global Scientific & Medical Publications Lead, Vaccines

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

21h•$178,500 - $257,833•Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi Vaccines’ Scientific & Medical Publications team is part of Vaccines’ Medical Operations Excellence organization. This team consists of experts in scientific publications with deep knowledge of publication practices and vaccines. The team's objective is to ensure the proper development, execution, and dissemination of Sanofi Vaccines’ scientific and medical publications. This is achieved through close collaboration with the Research and Development organization, Global Medical Franchise teams, and other teams within Vaccines’ Medical Operations. The Global Scientific & Medical Publication Lead reports to the Global Medical Scientific Communications and Engagement Head, Vaccines.

Requirements

Prior relevant experience in scientific and medical publications management
Up-to-date knowledge of current publication-related regulations, recommendations, best practice, technologies, formats, and guidelines
Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in medical affairs (global, regional, or local).
Proven experience of building strong working relationships internally and externally to achieve results
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to the medical planning process and execute the agreed plan in line with objectives
Demonstrated ability as a proactive and effective team player
Experience working within large multinational teams with a high performing culture
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years of medical publications experience
Strong working knowledge of ICMJE and good publication practice industry guidelines
Excellent project management skills

Nice To Haves

Prior vaccines or public health experience an advantage
People management experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

Manage appropriate and balanced assignment of projects across the members of the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Manage publications planning and operational activities for a selected franchise/product
Expand company-wide communication, visibility, and training around publications
Ensure Publication Managers are involved in all company publication activities
Provide a single, company-wide vision of Sanofi Vaccines’ publication activities
Ensure company-wide compliance with Sanofi policy and Good Publication Practices
Manage direct resources and effectively collaborate with Sanofi Global BO/Hub to support Sanofi Vaccines’ publication activities (iEnvision day-to-day operational management, medical writing, editing, graphics design, submissions to journals and congresses)
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical in X-GBU scientific and publications community to ensure the needs of Vaccine Medical are effectively represented and served at Sanofi level
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical within the Sanofi iEnvision team and with CMO organization to ensure the needs of Vaccine Medical are properly represented and addressed
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical Publications in implementation of iEnvision and other tools, systems and processes related to scientific publications
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical in any update of publication-related SOPs, policies, guidance documents lead at Sanofi level
Manage team and resources to optimize workflow
Accountable for accurate and timely budget management of projects within the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Maintain a vendor network to promote high-quality outsourcing
Promote effective collaboration and interaction between publication managers, content developers and insight team members
Participate in and influence activities of relevant professional associations such as International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP), The International Publication Planning Association (TIPPA), and the European and American Medical Writing Associations (EMWA, AMWA)
Lead the development, regular update and implementation of Publication plan process and governance informed by integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) and being part of Global Medical Roadmap (GMR)
Maintain Smart Publications Handbook and ensure proper dissemination, training and implementation
Provide day-to-day management for the team
Act as a coach/mentor within the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Develop professional and leadership competencies of the team
Ensure that staff are qualified and competent, properly coached, given the opportunity to develop in the company and continually motivated to handle the demands of their jobs and achieve their objectives
Ensure that the team members take part in the sessions for setting up of targets, performance review, planning and development discussions in a timely and quality manner
Timely comply and implement the plan for correction of actions taken by employees
Ensure that the subordinates comply with the Global and Local policies and procedures
Create atmosphere of openness and trust