Publications Specialist

Pfizer; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Publications Specialist at Senior Manager level to lead global publication plans across multiple products. You will ensure policy compliance, train SPCs, and manage budgets with cross-functional teams worldwide. The role emphasizes integrity, transparency and high-quality scientific communications.

You will collaborate with medical leads, procurement and external agencies to optimize publication processes while leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing scientific publications from clinical trials.
• Knowledge of ICMJE guidelines and medical publication standards.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in science/health preferred.
• 5+ years in pharma publications; 2+ years in medical publications.
• Experience in cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Experience with publications software and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Execute publication policy and process standards across teams.
• Provide training and ongoing consultation to SPCs.
• Support SPCs with publication planning and execution.
• Coordinate development of product publication plans within the planning cycle.
• Consult SPC on journal and congress selection.
• Review contracts for disclosures and Sunshine Act compliance.
• Monitor publication plan goals and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with Medical leads to execute publication plans.
• Drive metrics, process improvements, and best-practice sharing.
• Manage assigned product publication budgets with Operations and Finance.
• Collaborate with procurement on vendor selection and monitoring.
• Maintain Pfizer publication management system expertise.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance planning and quality.
• Uphold integrity and ethical standards.
• Engage with external professionals to advance the profession.

Skills

Publication management

Vendor management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in science/health

Tools

Salesforce

Publications software

AI-enabled tools

Job description

As a member of the Publications Management Team (PMT), the Publications Specialist (Senior Manager level) is primarily responsible for managing the development and execution of global publication plans for multiple products across various therapeutic areas. This role supports Scientific Publication Committees (SPCs), provides expertise on Pfizer publication policies, industry standards, and best practices, and oversees SPC budgets and vendors. A strong understanding of external publication guidelines and recommendations is required.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about current trends in scientific publishing and demonstrates a commitment to integrity, transparency, and quality. The Publications Specialist identifies opportunities to enhance processes, promotes consistent application of publication standards and policies, and helps ensure publication activities are conducted in accordance with internal requirements and external guidelines. This role operates with a high degree of independence and collaborates closely with colleagues across functions, geographies, and external partner organizations to support Pfizer's purpose of delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives and to demonstrate Pfizer's values of Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of publication policy and process standards and communication of any policy and process changes, in collaboration with Publication Team Management and Legal
• Provides training and ongoing consultation to SPCs regarding publication policies, requirements, and guidelines
• Supports SPCs with publication planning and execution
• Coordinates the development of product publication plans within the established business planning cycle, applying publication planning experience and product knowledge to support informed planning and decision-making
• Serves as a consultant to the SPC on the selection of appropriate journals and congresses for scientific data submission
• Reviews contracts to ensure appropriate disclosures are applied and upholds transparency standards under the Sunshine Act
• Monitors and evaluates overall publication plan goals and objectives and makes recommendations for improvements where needed
• Works closely with the Medical leads of each SPC to ensure successful development and execution of the publication plan
• Identifies and drives metrics, process improvement, and sharing of best practices to further enhance the efficiency of the publication processes
• Establishes and manages assigned product publication budgets. Partners with Operations and Finance to maintain/monitor publication budget forecasts
• Collaborates with Pfizer Procurement regarding vendor selection, contracting and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships
• Works in a vendor-facing role to communicate key information and requirements to publication agencies
• Works with publication agencies to educate them on established Pfizer publication policies and procedures
• Takes a lead role with vendors in facilitating issue resolution
• Maintains expertise in Pfizer's publication management system, providing guidance and support to publication agencies, SPC members, and cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate accurate record management and efficient publication execution
• Leverages approved technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate, to enhance publication planning, operational efficiency, quality, and compliance
• Respectfully challenges practices, decisions or ideas to uphold integrity and ethical standards. Once decisions are made, fully supports and implements agreed upon courses of actions
• May engage with external professional and industry members to advance the profession

Qualifications

• Experience with the development and management of scientific publications coming from clinical trials, strong understanding of medical publication guidelines such as ICMJE, and basic knowledge of data analysis and/or study reporting
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD or Masters) in science health preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical publications/communications industry, including 2+ years of experience in medical/scientific publications required
• Experience in facilitating cross-functional and matrixed teams
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and produce quality results with few errors
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiating capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage multiple projects simultaneously and bring projects to successful completion. Routinely takes initiative
• Proficient organizational and time management skills
• Vendor management experience
• Projectmanagement experienceFinancial management experience
• Experience with publications management software and/or Salesforce preferred
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver effective presentations
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to embrace change
• Effective decision maker, analytical and solution-oriented

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with global teams and participate in meetings across time zones, as needed to support business priorities
• Overnight travel up to 10% to attend team and department meetings and training

This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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