Publication Manager

Costello Medical•Boston, MA

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Due to continued growth and increasing demand from both new and existing clients, we are looking for an experienced publications professional to join our Medical Communications team as a Publication Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business. As one of our senior publications specialists in the US, you will help shape projects, build lasting client partnerships, contribute to business growth, and play a key role in the continued expansion of our Medical Communications offering. As a Publication Manager, you will lead the delivery of publication and medical communications projects from planning through to completion. You will provide strategic guidance to clients, manage project teams, oversee timelines and quality, and ensure deliverables are completed to an exceptional standard. Alongside project leadership, you will contribute to scientific writing, review colleagues' work, provide mentorship and feedback, and support business development activities, including proposal writing, pitching for new work, and identifying opportunities to expand our client relationships. You will be based in our Boston office, established in 2020, or our New York City office, established in 2025. Joining our growing US team offers the unique opportunity to help shape the future of our business in the region, while benefiting from the support, expertise, and proven success of our established teams across the UK and Asia. You will work closely with experienced leaders and colleagues across our global business and will have access to excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in publications at a medical writing agency, including leading a publications account.
A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum GPA 3.3).
Strong scientific writing and data presentation skills, including the ability to use Excel, PowerPoint and Word effectively and efficiently, to produce a professional, high standard of work.
A proven ability to build as well as manage robust and sustainable client relationships.
Project management skills sufficient to enable timely project delivery that meet or exceed client expectations.
Ability and desire to keep abreast of key industry trends with the potential to inform team or company strategy.
Approachability and availability to those you manage with a view to supporting or guiding their growth within the company.

Nice To Haves

Biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine specialisms are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of publication and medical communications projects from planning through to completion.
Provide strategic guidance to clients.
Manage project teams.
Oversee timelines and quality.
Ensure deliverables are completed to an exceptional standard.
Contribute to scientific writing.
Review colleagues' work.
Provide mentorship and feedback.
Support business development activities, including proposal writing, pitching for new work, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.