Associate Medical Publications Manager

Omnicom Health; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency seeks a Medical Publication Manager to develop high-quality scientific publications. This role involves project oversight, client interaction, and strategic planning in a dynamic, international setting. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered, making it ideal for candidates passionate about science and publication management.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Opportunities for learning and career development

Competitive compensation packages

EM Academy for ongoing training

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in life sciences required with relevant experience.
• Team player with strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage scientific publication projects ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Lead project calls with clients to align project scope.
• Guide writers throughout the publication process.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stress resistance

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in life sciences

Biomedical MSc degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Excerpta Medica is a fast-growing medical communications agency; we are part of the Adelphi Group and seamlessly connected to the full Adelphi offerings of real-world evidence, market access, and research. We are also part of the Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world.

At Excerpta Medica we develop scientific content to spark debate, educate, and stimulate dialogue for our global pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Our international team offers advice and support in medical strategy and publication planning and is specialized in creating innovative medical education and communications programmes.

We combine scientific insight with best practices in communication, including digital channels, to develop programmes for healthcare professionals that are both engaging and impactful. We have a strong commitment to our clients, and we work in close-knit teams of exceptional colleagues, all unique and curious individuals striving to deliver excellence.

Do you want to stay in science and expand your horizons beyond laboratory work?

We are looking for a

Medical Publication Manager

About the role

Our Medical Publication Managers are responsible for the development of high-quality scientific publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations). They become therapeutic area experts, liaise with our pharmaceutical clients and clinical key opinion leaders, and oversee the work of medical writers. They play a key role in the publication planning teams to develop and execute strategic communication plans.

Your responsibilities

• Providing oversight and project management, including effective prioritization and appropriate delegation, for scientific publication projects (i.e. clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) within an assigned therapeutic area, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines
• Leading project calls with pharmaceutical clients and clinical experts to align on project scope and content direction; this includes meeting preparation
• Ensuring project information in publication records is accurate and up to date
• Providing direction and guidance to internal and external medical writers regarding assigned projects, to ensure high-quality alignment with medical/scientific objectives and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Supporting client publications team meetings
• Contributing to publication strategy development
• Communicating project status and changes effectively across internal and external stakeholders, and providing recommendations for actions towards the desired result
• Maintaining knowledge of international requirements and guidance associated with scientific publications

What we offer

• Membership of a team that is committed to high-quality work, values teamwork, and focuses on continuing to develop and improve skills
• Many opportunities for learning and career development, as we expect you to grow fast professionally
• Flexibility in working hours and location, including work-from-home options, to enable you to successfully balance work and personal life
• A shared passion for results: we work hard and celebrate our successes in style
• Office locations close to the centre of the vibrant cities of Amsterdam and London, and a hub of colleagues on the east coast of the USA
• An opportunity to broaden your horizons by working in a dynamic, international, and
• multicultural organization with highly educated and dedicated colleagues
• Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including a yearly bonus as well as other bonus opportunities
• EM Academy for ongoing professional training and development

Requirements, skills, and qualifications for this role

• PhD in life sciences or a biomedical MSc degree plus relevant work experience
• Team player with a learning mindset that thrives on providing and receiving feedback
• Excellent command of the English language and outstanding writing and communication skills
• Ability to learn rapidly and apply knowledge in previously unfamiliar therapy areas
• Strategic, critical thinking along with strong analytical skills
• Ability to run multiple parallel projects
• Stress resistance and flexibility
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

If you are interested, please send your CV and motivational letter (including your preferred work location, notice period/availability, and desired salary/benefits) to [e-mail] .

Suitable candidates for the Amsterdam and London offices need to hold a permanent EU or UK work permit as appropriate. Please be aware that a skills assessment and/or background check may be part of the recruitment process.

Excerpta Medica is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability

We will not respond to any canvassing queries received in response to this vacancy.

Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with ourRecruitment Privacy Notice .

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