Publication Specialist, Project Management - Hybrid

MSD • North Wales, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publication Specialist will work closely primarily with Medical Writers, but also Publications Managers and Medical Communications Agencies as appropriate, to facilitate the publication process to meet frequent submission deadlines for scientific publications/presentations generated or managed by the Scientific Communications and Information Sciences (SCIS) group. Primary Activities With minimal supervision, facilitate handling various steps of the publication process, to meet timelines, including researching/applying journal and congress formatting and submission requirements, referencing, formatting, copyediting, proofing of galleys and submissions of documents (manuscripts, abstracts and presentations/posters). Ensure that documents and archives comply with established company standards, Good Publication Practice, and CONSORT guidelines. Ensure that author affiliations, disclosures and acknowledgements are in place and correct. May interact with internal and external investigators/authors for the collection of required forms. With supervision, and in collaboration with the company's Creative Services department as appropriate, manage the design and production of data displays (tables and illustrations), posters and slides for scientific meetings. With supervision and approval by authors and writers, obtain and accurately cite references as required. Ensure that publication/presentation tracking information and documentation in iEnvision is up to date and compliant with company standards.

Requirements

• BS (or BA plus experience in a scientific discipline or clinical research) required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a medical communications, preclinical or clinical research environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel and publication management and clearance software applications; strong copyediting and proofreading skills essential.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a matrix environment.
• Budget Development
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial Management
• Clinical Trials
• Conceptual Abilities
• Content Management
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Feasibility Studies
• Health Sciences Research
• Independent Research
• Information Management
• Management Process
• Medical Communications
• Medical Content Writing
• Medical Research
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Multi-Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Scientific Communications
• Scientific Research
• Scripting Languages
• Status Reporting

Responsibilities

• Facilitate handling various steps of the publication process, to meet timelines, including researching/applying journal and congress formatting and submission requirements, referencing, formatting, copyediting, proofing of galleys and submissions of documents (manuscripts, abstracts and presentations/posters).
• Ensure that documents and archives comply with established company standards, Good Publication Practice, and CONSORT guidelines.
• Ensure that author affiliations, disclosures and acknowledgements are in place and correct.
• May interact with internal and external investigators/authors for the collection of required forms.
• Manage the design and production of data displays (tables and illustrations), posters and slides for scientific meetings.
• Obtain and accurately cite references as required.
• Ensure that publication/presentation tracking information and documentation in iEnvision is up to date and compliant with company standards.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees