Associate Director, Publication Management

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks a senior Publication Lead to drive global publication strategies across therapeutic areas. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive tactical plans, and present plans to management and stakeholders.

The role requires expert understanding of clinical development and industry publication standards. Lead committees, manage budgets, train teams, and ensure quality and compliance with ICMJE, CONSORT, and GPP.

Qualifications

BS and 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or MS and 6+ years, or Pharm D/PhD and 3+ years
At least 3 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical drug development
At least 2 years of experience in publication management
Relevant experience in the therapeutic area of interest and strong scientific background
Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data, and outcome measures
In‑depth understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned therapeutic areas
Thorough understanding of industry and publication standards concerning authorship, industry publication best practices, and medical/scientific communications quality and appropriateness
Effective presentation skills
Strong organization and communication skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Experience leading different groups to deliver objectives across a global organization
Ability to review and provide input on scientific literature
Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific information
Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Highly professional and ethical conduct

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional Publication Teams for products within assigned therapeutic areas
Develop and maintain global publication strategies and comprehensive tactical plans
Lead Publication Team meetings and facilitate strategic discussions
Prepare meeting background materials, agendas, and notes
Provide therapeutic-area expertise for scientific strategy and data dissemination planning
Develop and update Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons
Develop congress communication platforms and post-congress executive summaries
Present publication plans to management and internal and external stakeholder meetings
Develop publication charters with joint venture partners
Initiate and lead Publication Committees where appropriate
Track publication activity using the Datavision publications database and generate stakeholder reports
Build relationships with clinical investigators, scientific leaders, external authors, journal editors, and congress secretariats
Select, contract, and manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers
Monitor vendor performance and facilitate issue resolution
Plan and manage publication planning budgets and provide management updates
Ensure compliance with ICMJE Recommendations, CONSORT, Good Publication Practice, and company publication policies
Provide publication process compliance training
Identify and drive process improvements and share best practices
Conduct business in accordance with company values and standards

Skills

Effective Presentation Skills

Strong Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ISMPP CMPP

BARDS2020

Tools

Datavision Publications Database

Job description

Lead cross-functional Publication Teams for products within assigned therapeutic areas
Develop and maintain global publication strategies and comprehensive tactical plans
Lead Publication Team meetings and facilitate strategic discussions
Prepare meeting background materials, agendas, and notes
Provide therapeutic‑area expertise for scientific strategy and data dissemination planning
Develop and update Scientific Communication Platforms and Lexicons
Develop congress communication platforms and post‑congress executive summaries
Present publication plans to management and internal and external stakeholder meetings
Develop publication charters with joint venture partners
Initiate and lead Publication Committees where appropriate
Track publication activity using the Datavision publications database and generate stakeholder reports
Build relationships with clinical investigators, scientific leaders, external authors, journal editors, and congress secretariats
Select, contract, and manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers
Monitor vendor performance and facilitate issue resolution
Plan and manage publication planning budgets and provide management updates
Ensure compliance with ICMJE Recommendations, CONSORT, Good Publication Practice, and company publication policies
Provide publication process compliance training
Identify and drive process improvements and share best practices
Conduct business in accordance with company values and standards

Requirements

BS and 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or MS and 6+ years, or Pharm D/PhD and 3+ years
At least 3 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical drug development
At least 2 years of experience in publication management
Relevant experience in the therapeutic area of interest and strong scientific background
Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data, and outcome measures
In‑depth understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned therapeutic areas
Thorough understanding of industry and publication standards concerning authorship, industry publication best practices, and medical/scientific communications quality and appropriateness
Effective presentation skills
Strong organization and communication skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Experience leading different groups to deliver objectives across a global organization
Ability to review and provide input on scientific literature
Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific information
Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Highly professional and ethical conduct
ISMPP CMPP and BARDS2020 are preferred
No visa sponsorship
US and Puerto Rico residents only

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading publication strategies and managing cross‑functional teams within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on compliance with publication standards and effective communication of scientific information.

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