Senior Manager, Publications- Immunology
About The Position
AbbVie is seeking a Senior Manager, Publications to lead a team of publication managers and oversee the execution of scientific publication plans for assigned assets in immunology. The role leads cross-functional Publications Teams and ensures that clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations meet strategic publication objectives, quality standards, timelines, and budgets. It aligns publication plans with Scientific Communication Platforms and Medical Affairs plans, as applicable, and partners with scientific communications and publications leadership to transfer strategic plans into execution and supporting tactics. The position provides managerial oversight and development for staff, including hiring and onboarding, setting expectations and priorities, coaching, feedback, performance assessment, career development, and addressing personnel matters. It also manages internal and external medical writers and vendors, supports budget and resource planning, ensures compliance with publication policies and procedures, and maintains accurate project and resourcing 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 communication agency, required.
- Demonstrated ability in a leadership capacity.
- Ability to understand and interpret medical data.
- Working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, and quality.
- Knowledge of scientific publication regulations and best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated success creating and delivering effective presentations to senior-level audiences.
- Ability to build strong peer and cross-functional relationships and enable higher performance through collaboration and teamwork.
- Track record of collaborative teamwork and leadership.
- Ability to form, maintain, and lead productive cross-functional teams, including addressing issues that arise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet navigation.
Nice To Haves
- PhD, PharmD, or master’s degree.
- Relevant professional certification or credential, such as CMPP or AMWA.
- Knowledge of the product therapeutic area.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and develop a team of publication managers by setting expectations, communicating priorities, and providing coaching and feedback.
- Hire and onboard employees as needed; support performance and career development, recognize contributions, and address performance or workplace concerns.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment and follow company policies and people practices.
- Lead cross-functional Publications Teams for assigned assets, including team meetings and discussions, and drive publication-plan execution with input from global stakeholders.
- Lead tactical execution of publication plans, including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, according to 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.
- Oversee internal and external medical writers on assigned projects, 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.
- Ensure performance assessment responsibilities are completed for direct reports; provide training and feedback, resolve personnel issues, and support 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.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
