Publication Manager, Sr. Specialist

MSD • Rahway, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publication Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities and coordinates the development and implementation of publication plans while leading global Publication Teams. The role oversees compliance with company publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders within and outside the company, including Research & Development, Human Health, and medical communications agencies.

With guidance from the Director/Associate Director of Publication Management, the Sr. Specialist Publication Manager coordinates publication planning and implementation, tracks and reports publication development progress, helps select journals and congresses for scientific data dissemination, and allocates resources for writing, editing, formatting, and submitting articles. Under supervision, the role also collaborates on Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons for supported products and serves as a source for Publication Teams on current publication policies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and 5 or more years of experience, or a master's degree or PharmD and 1–2 or more years of experience in a scientific discipline, publication management, or a related area.
• Relevant experience in the project area of interest or a strong scientific background.
• Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data, and outcome measures for assigned projects.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of industry and publication standards for authorship, industry best practices, and the quality and appropriateness of medical/scientific communications, including GPP.
• Thorough understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned projects and ability to stay current with new information and changes in the therapeutic field and industry best practices.
• Effective presentation and communication skills, including demonstrated oral and written communication ability.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborations.
• Operational excellence and facilitation skills to deliver objectives, define solutions, and execute actions across a global organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to relate project details to broader objectives.
• Ability to recognize when and how to raise issues with the team and management.
• Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific information in routine interactions and in managing internal and external groups.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects; multitask; work independently and within multidisciplinary teams; and keep colleagues and management informed of project status and issues.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.
• Required skills include adaptability, business agility, change management, cross-functional leadership, data analysis, growth mindset, interpersonal relationships, project management, project organization, and publications management.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic setting, such as chemistry or biological sciences.
• A track record of accomplishment in a publication management role.
• An advanced scientific degree, such as an MS or PharmD, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Preferred skills include adaptability, business agility, change management, cross-functional leadership, data analysis, growth mindset, interpersonal relationships, project management, project organization, and publications management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development and maintenance of publication plans in assigned therapeutic areas and deliver the tactics identified in those plans.
• Manage low- to moderate-complexity cross-functional Publication Teams in developing global publication plans and executing plan deliverables.
• Facilitate Publication Team meetings and prepare background materials, agendas, and meeting notes.
• Track publication activity in the Datavision publications database and generate stakeholder reports as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with publication team members and publication committees.
• Manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers as required.
• Manage publication planning budgets and provide updates to the Director/Associate Director Publication Manager.
• Assist with congress plan activities, including presentation trackers, document trafficking, author travel requests, final-version archiving, and the congress QR code process.
• Assist with reference requests and bibliography management, post study data packages for author access, and deliver protocol documents to journals.
• Develop and maintain publication SharePoint/EngageZone and Research & Development Division Slide Repository sites for a therapeutic area.
• Ensure publication activities comply with ICMJE Recommendations, CONSORT, Good Publication Practice for Pharmaceutical Companies, and company publication policies and procedures.
• Provide regular and ad hoc publication process compliance training to Publication Teams.
• Collaborate with the Director/Associate Director Publication Manager on Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons for assigned products.
• Conduct business in accordance with company values and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior