Associate Director, Publication Management

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Director Publication Manager to lead global publication activities and drive strategy for assigned products. You will collaborate across R&D, Human Health, and medical communication agencies to develop and implement comprehensive publication plans.

You will oversee scientific data dissemination for journals and congresses, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years of experience in publication or related field.
• MS preferred for advanced scientific leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading publication teams in a multinational pharma environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Publication Teams and drive publication strategy and tactical plans.
• Oversee selection of journals and congresses for data dissemination.
• Manage writing, editing, formatting and submission processes across teams.
• Monitor publication compliance with ICMJE, CONSORT and internal policies.
• Lead publication budgeting, vendor selection, and performance monitoring.
• Present plans to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Publication strategy

Vendor management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Scientific communication

Project leadership

Education

BS and 8+ years, MS

Tools

Datavision publications database

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Director Publication (Pub) Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities for assigned products and is responsible for leading global Publication Teams as well as driving the development and implementation of global publication strategies and tactical plans. The Associate Director Pub Manager oversees compliance with our company's publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels both within and outside the company, including our research & development division, Human Health, GMSA, and medical communication agencies. By providing global publication insight, knowledge of the therapeutic area, and scientific expertise, they will lead the development of comprehensive publication strategy and plans as well as the scientific communication platform and lexicon for products that they support. The Associate Director Pub Manager provides the Publication Team and authors with expert input regarding the selection of appropriate journals and congresses for scientific data dissemination. They work closely with both internal writing staff and medical communication agencies to efficiently allocate resources for writing, editing, formatting and submitting articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific congresses. They are the point for the Publication Team for information about current publication policies and industry trends.

Overview

Job Description

The Associate Director Publication (Pub) Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities for assigned products and is responsible for leading global Publication Teams as well as driving the development and implementation of global publication strategies and tactical plans. The Associate Director Pub Manager oversees compliance with our company's publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels both within and outside the company, including our research & development division, Human Health, GMSA, and medical communication agencies. By providing global publication insight, knowledge of the therapeutic area, and scientific expertise, they will lead the development of comprehensive publication strategy and plans as well as the scientific communication platform and lexicon for products that they support. The Associate Director Pub Manager provides the Publication Team and authors with expert input regarding the selection of appropriate journals and congresses for scientific data dissemination. They work closely with both internal writing staff and medical communication agencies to efficiently allocate resources for writing, editing, formatting and submitting articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific congresses. They are the point for the Publication Team for information about current publication policies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

With oversight from the Director Lead/Executive Director, lead development of and maintain publication strategy and plans in the assigned therapeutic area(s). The Associate Director Pub Manager delivers the tactics identified in the plan(s) and manages relationships with both internal and external groups. The Associate Director Pub Manager is expected to:

• Lead cross-functional Publication Teams for a number of products within a therapeutic area and drive the development of overarching publication strategies and comprehensive tactical plans and drives the execution of the plan deliverables.
• Lead Publication Team Meetings; facilitate strategic discussions; prepare background materials, agendas and meeting notes.
• With minimal oversight, provide therapeutic area expertise to lead scientific strategy discussions around appropriate data dissemination planning.
• The therapeutic area is expected to be Hematology-Oncology however the therapeutic area may change depending on the business need.
• Lead the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and/or Lexicon for given products/indications; plan and execute updates as warranted.
• Participate in the development of congress communication platforms and post congress executive summaries as warranted.
• Regularly present publication plans to management and various internal and external meetings including ADT/EDT/PDT meetings, Value and Implementation Teams, RMAT/GMAT meetings, Early Commercial Team meetings, Global Input Meetings and Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).
• Lead the development of publication charters with joint venture partners.
• Initiate and lead Publication Committees where appropriate.
• Track all publication activity on assigned products using the Datavision publications database and generate reports for stakeholders as needed.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clinical investigators, scientific leaders, external authors, journal editors, and congress secretariats.
• Select, contract, and manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers; take a lead role in monitoring vendor performance and facilitating issue resolution
• Effectively plan and manage publication planning budget, providing updates to management.
• Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities comply with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors Recommendations, the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT), and Good Publication Practice for Pharmaceutical Companies; adhere to our company's Publication Policies and Procedures
• Provide regular and ad hoc publication process compliance training to Publication Teams
• Conduct business in accordance with our company's values and standards.
• Identify and drive process improvement and sharing of best practices to further enhance the efficiency of the publication processes

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BS and 8+ years, MS