Sr. Publication Manager- Neuroscience
About The Position
The Sr. Publication Manager leads a team of publication managers and cross-functional Publications Teams to execute publication plans for assigned neuroscience assets. The role oversees scientific publications—including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations—to ensure they meet strategic publication and scientific communications objectives, established timelines, budgets, quality standards, and applicable publication policies and procedures. Publication plans must align with the strategic publication plan developed by the Scientific Communication Platform lead or, as applicable, Medical Affairs plans. Reporting to the Director of Pub Execution, this manager leads, supports, and develops staff through clear expectations, priority setting, coaching, feedback, performance and career development, hiring and onboarding, and timely and fair handling of workplace concerns. The role fosters an inclusive, respectful, collaborative environment and partners with Publications and Scientific Communications Directors to align resources, manage outsourcing budgets, transfer strategic plans into publication plans, and oversee their implementation. It also provides direction and oversight to internal and external medical writers and vendors, and maintains accurate publication 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 communications agency, required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability required.
- Ability to understand and interpret medical data.
- Working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques required.
- Knowledge of clinical and 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 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.
- 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 and priorities, providing coaching and feedback, supporting performance and career development, and addressing performance or workplace concerns.
- Hire and onboard employees as needed, recognize contributions, and foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment in accordance with company policies and people practices.
- Lead cross-functional Publications Teams for assigned assets, including leading meetings and discussions and incorporating input from key global stakeholders.
- Drive tactical execution of publication plans, including clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, within established timelines and budgets.
- Review publications in assigned therapeutic areas for quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications.
- Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to transfer the strategic scientific publications 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 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 manage talent retention.
- Address and resolve publication-related issues for assigned therapeutic areas and assets.
- Keep project information in publication records and resourcing tools accurate and up to date.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- 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
Manager
