Senior Manager, Publications
About The Position
Lead Publications Teams in executing publication plans for assigned assets and oversee scientific publications—including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations—that meet strategic publication and scientific communications objectives. Ensure publication plans align with strategic plans developed by the Scientific Communication Platform lead or with Medical Affairs plans, as applicable. In partnership with the Publications Director, ensure resources and personnel are aligned and optimized for the therapeutic area. Provide managerial oversight to staff, including performance assessment, training, feedback, resolution of personnel issues, and talent retention.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Four to five years of medical/scientific publications or related experience required.
- Pharmaceutical industry or related experience, such as at a medical communications agency, required.
- Demonstrated ability in a leadership capacity required.
- Ability to understand and interpret medical data required.
- Working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques required.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, and quality required.
- Knowledge of scientific publication regulations and best practices required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated success creating and delivering effective presentations to senior-level audiences.
- Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.
- Collaborative teamwork and leadership track record.
- Ability to form, maintain, and lead productive cross-functional teams, including addressing issues that arise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet navigation essential.
Nice To Haves
- PhD, PharmD, or master’s degree preferred.
- Relevant professional certification or credential, such as CMPP or AMWA, is a plus.
- Knowledge of the product therapeutic area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Publications Teams for assigned assets, including meetings and discussions, and drive publication-plan execution with input from key global stakeholders.
- Lead tactical execution of publication plans, including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, within established timelines and budgets.
- Review publications in the assigned therapeutic area for quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications.
- Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to transfer the scientific publications strategic plan and oversee its implementation through publication plans and supporting tactics.
- Partner with the Publications Director to project and manage outsourcing budgets and internal resource needs for assigned assets.
- Provide managerial oversight to internal and external medical writers, ensuring high-quality, timely work and compliance with Publication Policy and associated Procedures.
- Direct external vendors in completing publication projects within specified timelines and ensure quality deliverables.
- Complete performance assessment responsibilities for direct reports; provide training and feedback, resolve personnel issues, and manage talent retention.
- Address and resolve publications-related issues for assigned therapeutic areas and assets.
- Ensure project information in publication records and resourcing tools is accurate and up to date.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
