Pharmaceutical Reference Librarian

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information solutions provider in Cambridge is seeking a Pharmaceutical Reference Librarian to develop and maintain curated libraries and conduct systematic literature reviews. The ideal candidate will have a Masters in Library Science and at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. This remote role requires strong skills in library curation and research methodologies. CCC offers competitive compensation and a vibrant, innovative culture. Join us to be part of a dynamic team focused on advancing knowledge and innovation.

Benefits

Performance bonus eligible

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience conducting systematic literature research and analysis.
• Advanced understanding of systematic literature review methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content library.
• Guide client users and promote awareness of the publication library.
• Conduct literature reviews and communicate research findings.

Skills

Library curation

Systematic literature research

Data interpretation

Knowledge of Veeva document management

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree in Library Science or Library Information Systems

Bachelor in Life Science, Biological Science, or Health Science

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Reference Librarian functions is a key member of the Scientific Communications team, creating and maintaining curated libraries within our pharmaceutical client’s Corporate Information Resource Center (CIRC), creating and maintaining publication alerts, and conducting systematic literature review and research.

This is a remote position and the working hours are 8:30am – 5pm EST.

Compensation range: $95,000 - $115,000

Other compensation: Performance bonus eligible

The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, licensure, certifications, related experience and other related factors.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and consolidated content library and publication alert system with a curated library for each of our pharmaceutical client’s disease areas and technologies, implementing automated workflows where possible for organization and findability across resources.
• Guide client users and promote awareness of the publication library and information and literature search resources available through the client’s Information Resource Center.
• Maintain the epidemiology data for overall disease incidence/prevalence as well as sub-group analysis, and update regularly based on new developments in disease management and/or new publications.
• Systematically receive, clarify, and organize literature requests from Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) and other groups internally.
• Conduct literature reviews and research in support of strategy development, market planning, marketing, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) questions on all pharmaceutical pipeline and marketed products, as requested and according to published methods.
• Communicate research findings to requestors as per agreed timelines; conduct follow up research as requested.
• Conduct data extraction from literature analyses to address topics being analyzed and assist with the interpretation of data extracted to inform requestor’s literature analyses and decision making.
• Support scientific communication and message development by providing the relevant publications and assisting with maintaining the resource library.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Library Science or Library Information Systems required
• Bachelor in Life Science, Biological Science, Health Science, or related field required
• 5+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, scientific or medical communications
• Experience in library curation and conducting systematic literature research and analysis
• Knowledge of Veeva document management and PRISMA/MOOSE literature guidelines a plus
• Advanced understanding of systematic literature review methodologies concepts and the ability to interpret and categorize complex scientific data
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes

A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, CCC is a leading information solutions provider to organizations around the world. CCC works to advance copyright, accelerate knowledge, and power innovation. CCC helps organizations harness the power of data, AI, and machine learning to drive strategic decision-making, grow their businesses, and gain competitive advantage.

When you join CCC, you become part of a dynamic organization strengthened by our community. We care about our team members and clients. We strive to create advanced technology in a vibrant, innovative culture. CCC provides excellent benefits.

CCC is an Equal Opportunity, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and/or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of disability, please let a member of our HR Department know the nature of your request.