Scientific Publications Consultant

Planet Pharma; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Manchester seeks a Scientific Publications professional to develop and execute publication plans for products. This role collaborates across teams to ensure scientific quality and compliance. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and over 3 years of experience in healthcare or technical writing, particularly in ophthalmology. Strong skills in scientific writing and managing priorities are essential. Apply for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in healthcare, academia, clinical research, or medical/technical writing.
• Strong understanding of good publication practices and global transparency requirements.
• Experience in ophthalmology and managing publications in a global matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate medical strategies into actionable, globally aligned publication plans.
• Support timely execution of publication activities, including vendor management.
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, academic experts, and external partners.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Managing multiple priorities

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)

Tools

Publication management systems

Clinical trial data

Job description

A Global leader in Pharma is seeking a Scientific Publications professional to support global data dissemination and advance scientific and medical understanding of their products and therapeutic areas. In this role, you will collaborate across a global matrix environment to help develop and execute publication plans for assigned products.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate medical strategies into actionable, globally aligned publication plans
• Support timely execution of publication activities, including vendor management
• Apply good publication practices and ensure compliance with global SOPs and documentation requirements
• Review publication drafts for scientific quality and alignment with author direction
• Track budgets, report on progress, and contribute to internal publication metrics
• Build effective relationships with internal teams, academic experts, and external partners
• Provide input on publication strategy based on disease-area knowledge, clinical development timelines, and the evolving scientific and regulatory landscape
• Participate in cross-functional medical teams and liaise with global, regional and affiliate Medical Affairs colleagues

Professional Profile

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) in a scientific or medical discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in healthcare, academia, clinical research, or medical / technical writing
• Strong understanding of good publication practices (ICMJE, GPP3, IFPMA, etc.) and global transparency requirements
• Experience in ophthalmology and managing publications in a global matrix environment
• Skilled in scientific writing, editing, problem-solving and managing multiple priorities
• Familiarity with publication management systems and clinical trial data
• Proven ability to collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners

If interested then please apply and I will arrange a confidential call to discuss the role further.