Manager, Publications

MannKind Corporation • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

MannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, and pulmonary fibrosis. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication.

With the acquisition of ScPharmaceuticals, MannKind has expanded into the cardiometabolic space, adding FUROSCIX® to its portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to innovative, patient-centric solutions across chronic and complex conditions.

Position Summary

The Publications Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and execution of scientific publications and publication extenders that communicate MannKind’s research data accurately, ethically, and compliantly. The Publications Manager partners closely with Therapy Areas, Data Management, Medical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality dissemination of data across congress presentations, peer-reviewed journals, and other scientific channels.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD/MD/PhD preferred).
• 2+ years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience in publication planning and content development.
• Strong knowledge of publication ethics and industry guidelines.
• Excellent project management, writing, and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collaborating with Field Medical teams to ensure seamless scientific exchange and alignment of publication strategy is considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all therapeutic area publication plans aligned with medical and brand strategies.
• Identify publication opportunities across journals, congresses, and digital scientific platforms.
• Identify publication amplification opportunities across journals, congresses, and digital scientific platforms.
• Manage end-to-end development of abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations, and encores.
• Work with Medical Affairs colleagues to pull through insights and data gaps into the publication strategy.
• Work with Medical Affairs colleagues to ensure pull-through of publications (and extenders) into applicable medical communications materials.
• Systematically compiles/assesses/maintains/communicates metrics that monitor publication reach.
• Attend medical conferences to explore publication opportunities, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees