Publications Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Manager – Publications works with minimal direction from a Director Level Team Member on the efficient and compliant development and execution of publication plan(s) across assigned therapies and therapeutic areas.
• This position tracks (database entry), updates, reports and communicates publication projects and deliverables with minimal direction.
• The Manager, Publications leverages his/her technical experience and understanding of the organization and its processes to guide the successful completion of key publications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Works with minimal direction; their manager conducts periodic reviews of progress and results.
• Functions at a proficient level.
• Participates in cross-functional project teams locally and/or globally.
• May act as a project leader with own manager oversight.
• Has the ability to identify and resolve problems related to publication projects, processes, or tasks, with management support as needed.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies
• Acts as a key contact point for publication activities for internal and external stakeholders for assigned therapeutic areas/therapies.
• Provides guidance/conducts training of internal and external stakeholders on publication planning and processes.
• Engages directly with external HCPs/KOLs that are potential authors.
• Applies their experience to the quality assessment of documents.
• Has knowledge of external publication and industry guidelines.
• Educates others as needed.
• Remains current with respect to assigned therapeutic areas and competitor products.

Publications:

• Drives the development and update of publication strategies and publication plans for the assigned therapeutic area in alignment with global and medical strategies and publication plans with minimal direction from a Director Level Team Member
• Drives the execution and reporting of publication plan activities
• Interacts with local and global publication groups, journals, editors, authors, and others as necessary to ensure the successful completion of publication projects.
• Manages agency partners and other external stakeholders involved in developing and submitting publications to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific/medical conferences.
• Works closely with agency partners and consultants (as a day-to-day contact) to manage project status, publication drafts, author comments, reviews/approvals, and maintains Datavision publication records and reporting.
• As needed, prepare and review manuscripts, meeting abstracts, scientific poster presentations, including digital solutions for publication support with support from a Director Level Team Member.
• May be responsible for planning author meetings.
• Participates as needed in PPG functions, prepares required PPG proposals, follows up on meetings, etc.
• Contributes to publication communication, e.g., newsletters, announcements, etc.
• Coordinates, prepares, manages, and tracks author engagements in HCP Rex and Datavision.
• Advanced level of system use of publication systems, Datavision, Medical Toolbox, etc.
• Develop training and guide authors, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors in the correct use of publication systems.
• Develops/aids in developing guidance documents and process descriptions to improve processes related to publication planning and execution at Client.
• Manages, tracks, and reports publication budget and vendor deliverables for assigned therapeutic areas/therapies.

Education and Experience:

• An MS, MD, or PhD in a Life Science or a PharmD required.
• CMPP preferred but not required
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in pharma or a medical communication agency required with a PhD, MD, or PharmD, and 4 years of relevant experience with an MS.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic disease and therapeutic area knowledge in diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases an added advantage.
• General understanding of regulatory requirements and drug development processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and understanding of computer software (e.g., word processing, graphics, document management).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute on competing projects and timelines.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for effective professional communications, with demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships, both with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• 10-20% overnight travel required.