Senior Manager, Publications- Immunology
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Publications leads publication teams in executing publication plans for assigned assets and oversees scientific publications—including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations—to meet strategic publication and scientific communications objectives. The role ensures publication plans align with strategic plans developed by Scientific Communication Platform leads or with Medical Affairs plans, as applicable. In partnership with the Publications Director, the Senior Manager helps align and optimize resources and personnel for the therapeutic area. Reporting to the Director of Pub Execution, this position leads, supports, and develops a team of publication managers. It sets expectations and priorities, provides regular coaching and feedback, supports hiring and onboarding, performance and career development, and employee retention, and addresses workplace concerns. The role also leads cross-functional publication teams, manages publication execution, budgets, internal resources, medical writers, and external vendors, and ensures publication quality, compliance, and accurate project records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Four to five years of medical/scientific publications or related experience required.
- Pharmaceutical industry or related experience, such as experience at a medical communications agency, required.
- Demonstrated abilities 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 working teams, including addressing issues that arise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet navigation.
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, support, and develop a team of publication managers by setting expectations and priorities and providing regular coaching and feedback.
- Hire and onboard employees as needed; support performance and career development; recognize contributions; and address performance or workplace concerns promptly and fairly.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment and follow applicable company policies and people practices.
- Lead cross-functional Publications Teams for assigned assets, including team meetings and discussions, and drive publication-plan execution using input from key global stakeholders.
- Lead tactical execution of publication plans, including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, meeting established timelines and budgets.
- Review publications in the assigned therapeutic area to ensure 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 pull-through into 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 adherence to Publication Policy and associated Procedures.
- Direct external vendors to complete 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 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 insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Long-term incentive program eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
