Publication Manager, Sr. Specialist

The Publication Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities and is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of publication plans and leading global Publication Teams. The Publication Manager oversees compliance with our company 's publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels both within and outside the company, including our Research & Development Division, Human Health, and medical communication agencies. With guidance and direction from the Director/Associate Director Publication Management, the Sr. Specialist Publication Manager coordinates publication planning and implementation, tracks and reports the progress of publication development, aids in the selection of appropriate journals and congresses for scientific data dissemination, and allocates resources for writing, editing, formatting and submitting articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific conferences. Under the supervision of the Director/Associate Director, they collaborate in the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicon for the products they support. The Sr. Specialist Publication Manager serves as the point to the Publication Team for information about current publication policies and industry trends.

• BS and 5+ yrs, MS, PharmD and 1-2+ years of experience in scientific discipline, publication management, or related areas required

• Relevant experience in project area of interest or strong scientific background.
• Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data and outcomes measures for assigned projects.  
• Ability to acquire and maintain thorough understanding of industry and publications standards with respect to authorship, industry best practice, quality and appropriateness of medical/scientific communications (GPP).
• Thorough in-depth understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned projects; stays abreast of new information and changes in the field (both therapeutic and industry best practices).
• Effective presentation skills.
• Effective communicator
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to create and foster relationships and collaborations
• History of operational excellence, facilitation across all groups to deliver on objectives, ability to define solutions and formulate and execute on actions across a global organization.
• Highly organized and capable of working with attention to detail. Able to relate project details to larger project objectives
• Demonstrated accomplishment and skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to know when and how to appropriately raise issues to team and to management.
• Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific information in routine interactions/management of internal and external groups.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects; ability to multitask and work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams, and keep both team members, departmental colleagues (as appropriate) and management fully apprised of project / initiative status and issues
• Conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.

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  Relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or academia setting (e.g., chemistry, biological sciences etc.)
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  A track-record of accomplishment in a publication management type role
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  Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, PharmD.) or a combination of equivalent experience and training.

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