Global Publication Lead, Medical Communications (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck & Co. in the United States is seeking a Publication Manager to coordinate global publication plans and lead cross‑functional teams across R&D, Human Health, and medical communications agencies.

You will oversee adherence to industry guidelines and the company’s publication policies while guiding resource allocation for writing, editing, and submitting articles to journals and conferences. This role requires strong publication management experience, outstanding communication and project

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in project area of interest or strong scientific background.
• Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data and outcomes measures for assigned projects.
• Ability to acquire and maintain thorough understanding of industry and publications standards with respect to authorship, industry best practice, quality and appropriateness of medical/scientific communications (GPP).
• Thorough in-depth understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned projects; stays abreast of new information and changes in the field.

Aufgaben

• Manage cross-functional Publication Teams, of low to moderate complexity, in the development of comprehensive global publication plans and the execution of the plan deliverables.
• Facilitate Publication Team Meeting discussions; prepare background materials, agendas and meeting notes.
• Track all publication activity on assigned projects using the Datavision publications database and generate reports for stakeholders as needed.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with publication team members and publication committees.
• Manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers as required.
• Effectively manage publication planning budget, providing updates to the Director/Associate Director Pub Manager
• Assist with congress plan activities including maintenance of presentation trackers, document trafficking, author travel request management, archival of final versions and congress QR code process.
• Assist with reference requests, bibliography management, posting of study data packages for author access and delivery of protocol documents to journals.
• Develop and maintain publication SharePoint/EngageZone and our Research & Development Division's Slide Repository sites for a therapeutic area.
• 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
• Collaborate with Director/Associate Director Pub Manager in the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicon for their assigned products
• Conduct business in accordance with our company's values and standards.

Kenntnisse

Adaptability

Business Agility

Change Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Data Analysis

Growth Mindset

Interpersonal Relationships

Project Management

Project Organization

Publications Management

Ausbildung

BS and 5+ yrs, MS, PharmD and 1-2+ years of experience in scientific discipline, publication management, or related areas required

Jobbeschreibung

Merck & Co. in the United States is seeking a Publication Manager to coordinate global publication plans and lead cross‑functional teams across R&D, Human Health, and medical communications agencies.

You will oversee adherence to industry guidelines and the company’s publication policies while guiding resource allocation for writing, editing, and submitting articles to journals and conferences. This role requires strong publication management experience, outstanding communication and project