Publications Manager

PE Global; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Publications & Content Manager for a pharmaceutical client in Dublin. This 6-month contract role offers hybrid working options.

The position focuses on leading publication and content programs across therapeutic areas and delivering end-to-end global initiatives. The role requires significant experience in scientific communications, robust content development, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in scientific communications and publications.
• Proven experience managing global cross-functional programs.
• Strong publication planning and scientific content development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with timelines.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead publication and content programs across assigned therapeutic areas.
• Own end-to-end delivery of global publication and scientific content initiatives.
• Partner with Portfolio Scientific Communications and SMEs to develop robust content.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance.
• Manage complex project plans: timelines, milestones, budgets, agencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain quality and timelines.
• Ensure governance and compliance with internal standards and publication practices.
• Establish effective ways of working and escalation pathways.
• Champion digital transformation and AI-enabled content development.
• Monitor program performance and seek improvements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships in a global matrixed organization.

Skills

Publication planning

Scientific communications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Digital transformation

AI technologies

Job description

PE Global are recruiting for a Publications & Content Manager for our pharmaceutical client based in Dublin CC. This is an initial 6 month contract role. Hybrid working options.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead publication and content programs across assigned therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into clear, integrated and executable plans.
• Own end-to-end delivery of global publication and scientific content initiatives, from planning and briefing through development, review, approval and final delivery.
• Partner with Portfolio Scientific Communications and subject-matter experts to develop compelling, scientifically robust content aligned to the Scientific Communications Platform.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Commercial and other enterprise stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Manage complex project plans, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, resources, budgets, agencies and external partners where applicable.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues and managing competing priorities to maintain quality and delivery timelines.
• Ensure rigorous governance and compliance, embedding relevant internal standards, regulatory requirements and publication practices throughout the content-development lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain effective ways of working, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, decision rights, review processes and escalation pathways.
• Champion innovation and digital transformation, identifying opportunities to leverage digital technologies, automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve the efficiency, quality and scalability of content development.
• Support rapid adoption of new technologies and practices, ensuring innovative approaches are implemented responsibly and in accordance with applicable compliance and governance requirements.
• Monitor program performance and delivery, using appropriate metrics and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, influencing outcomes and maintaining alignment within a highly matrixed and globally distributed organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability and excellence, consistently challenging existing approaches and seeking opportunities to improve the quality, impact and efficiency of scientific communications.

Educations & Experience

• Significant experience in scientific communications, medical communications, publications, content management or a related pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment.
• Proven experience managing complex, global, cross-functional programs in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of publication planning, scientific content development and relevant industry standards, including Good Publication Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, stakeholders and dependencies simultaneously.
• Excellent project management, organizational and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on execution and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Experience working within regulated environments and a strong understanding of the importance of scientific integrity, compliance and governance.
• Demonstrated interest in digital innovation, automation and emerging AI technologies, with an ability to identify practical opportunities for their application.
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with a track record of introducing new approaches, processes or technologies to improve outcomes.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****