Sr Mgr, Scientific Communications & Publications

SERVIER MONDE • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications and Publications at Servier Pharmaceuticals plays a key role in the development and execution of medical communication strategies to support the company’s oncology portfolio, with a strong emphasis on publications. This role is responsible for driving the end-to-end execution of the publication plan, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality dissemination of scientific data across congresses and peer-reviewed journals. The position reports to the Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications and partners closely with US Medical Strategy, HEOR, Global Publications, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and impact of data dissemination efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific or medical field.
• 5+ years of experience in publications, medical writing, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of publication guidelines and standards (e.g., GPP, ICMJE) and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with publication and content management systems (e.g., Datavision, Veeva).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to scientific quality and compliance.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage external stakeholders, including KOLs and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear scientific narratives.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented with strong ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• CMPP (Certified Medical Publication Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and evolution of US publication plans in alignment with US Medical Strategy, HEOR, and Global Publications leads.
• Contribute to strategic publication planning discussions, ensuring alignment with annual medical and evidence generation plans.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of the publication plan (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations), managing publication deliverables from concept through submission, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Medical, Clinical, HEOR, Biostats, Global) and with external authors to align on data interpretation and scientific messaging.
• Participate in Publication Working Group meetings to drive alignment on priorities, timelines, and execution.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for publication activities (e.g., timeliness, journal impact factor, acceptance rates).
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of publication activities within appropriate systems, ensuring compliance with Good Publication Practice (GPP), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors guidelines, and internal SOPs.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to authorship, data transparency, and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of publication processes, acting as a subject matter expert on publication governance and ethical standards.
• Build and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic collaborators.
• Represent the organization at scientific congresses and integrate external insights and competitive intelligence into actionable recommendations that inform strategy.
• Demonstrate strong therapeutic area expertise through ongoing surveillance of scientific literature and congress activity.
• Inform compendia strategy through cross-functional collaboration and monitoring of product positioning across National Comprehensive Cancer Network and other compendia.
• Lead execution of submissions, including development of evidence packages and coordination of inputs, and track outcomes to inform medical and access strategies.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of medical writing and publication vendors, ensuring high-quality output and operational efficiency.
• Manage and forecast publication budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Translate complex clinical and real-world data into clear, accurate, and impactful communications for healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to broader scientific communication initiatives and departmental priorities as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off)
• 401(k)
• life and disability insurance
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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