Head of Medical Publications & Scientific Communications

Kaztronix; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix is seeking an experienced Publications Manager to lead the development and execution of publication strategy for portfolio assets and disease education. You will coordinate with medical affairs, drug development, and external authors to deliver high-quality manuscripts and conference materials.

This role requires 5+ years in pharma or medical communications, advanced scientific training (PhD/PharmD), and strong project management skills. Some travel and budget oversight are involved.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharma/medical communications as a publication manager or senior reviewer.
• Exceptional project management and leadership in publication strategy development.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects within timelines.
• Strong understanding of clinical development data and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of portfolio publication strategy and plan.
• Produce publications and disease education materials with high quality.
• Coordinate with external authors, collaborators, and agencies for manuscript submission.
• Manage review processes with authors and external reviewers.
• Track progress and use software to catalogue drafts and approvals.
• Write, edit, and format manuscripts, abstracts, slides, and posters.
• Oversee budget planning and milestone tracking.
• Ensure compliance with authorship guidelines and good publication practices.

Skills

Project management

Publication strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Timely delivery

Education

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Office

iEnvision

Publication databases

Job description

Kaztronix is seeking an experienced Publications Manager to lead the development and execution of publication strategy for portfolio assets and disease education. You will coordinate with medical affairs, drug development, and external authors to deliver high-quality manuscripts and conference materials.

This role requires 5+ years in pharma or medical communications, advanced scientific training (PhD/PharmD), and strong project management skills. Some travel and budget oversight are involved.