Hybrid Senior Medical Publications Leader

Costello Medical; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Hybrid working

Generous vacation

Private medical and dental insurance

401K plan with employer contribution

Life insurance

Education funding and study leave

Sabbaticals

Company social activities

Job summary

Costello Medical, a rapidly growing global healthcare agency, is seeking a Publication Manager to lead medical communications projects from planning through to completion. Based in Boston or New York, you will shape strategy, mentor teams, and contribute to business development while maintaining high scientific writing standards.

The role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in publications at a medical writing agency, including leading a publications account.
• Degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum GPA 3.3). We welcome applications from candidates with diverse specialisms (biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine).
• Strong scientific writing and data presentation skills, including ability to use Excel, PowerPoint and Word effectively to produce a professional, high standard of work.
• Proven ability to build as well as manage robust and sustainable client relationships.
• Project management skills to enable timely project delivery that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Ability and desire to keep abreast of key industry trends with the potential to inform team or company strategy.
• Approachability and availability to those you manage with a view to supporting or guiding their growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of publication and medical communications projects from planning through to completion.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, manage project teams, oversee timelines and quality, ensuring deliverables meet an exceptional standard.
• Contribute to scientific writing, review colleagues' work, and provide mentorship and feedback.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing, pitching for new work, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.

Skills

Publications experience

Scientific writing

Client relationships

Project management

Industry trends

Mentorship

Growth mindset

Education

Science degree (min GPA 3.3)

Diverse specialisms (bio/chem/pharma/medicine)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Costello Medical, a rapidly growing global healthcare agency, is seeking a Publication Manager to lead medical communications projects from planning through to completion. Based in Boston or New York, you will shape strategy, mentor teams, and contribute to business development while maintaining high scientific writing standards.

The role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and 401(k) with employer match.