Scientific Publications Lead

Pharvaris; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharvaris is seeking a Scientific Publications Lead to join our Medical Affairs team on a hybrid/remote basis from the East Coast US. You will drive the global publications strategy and manage end-to-end publication processes across manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage KOL relationships, and ensure compliance with GPP and ICMJE standards while translating complex data into clear medical content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years global experience in publication management or medical communications.
• Experience with rare diseases and/or hereditary angioedema (HAE) preferred.
• Leadership or cross-functional team experience.
• Experience in highly regulated environments; familiarity with ICMJE, GPP, and international standards.
• Proficiency with medical/scientific publication databases and project software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support global publications strategy with cross-functional MedComms teams.
• Execute publications strategy aligned with medical and company goals.
• Develop and deliver annual publications plan including manuscripts, abstracts, congress materials.
• Manage end-to-end publications process from development to submission and presentations.
• Manage relationships with KOLs, authors and external vendors.
• Lead publication analysis to communicate the value proposition of the assets.
• Ensure publications adhere to Good Publication Practices and standards.
• Create enduring scientific content and medical education materials.
• Translate complex data into clear, compliant medical content for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development and EV&O to align strategies.
• Support advisory boards, speaker programs and symposia with key publications.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve publication practices.
• Work with legal/compliance to ensure ethical standards and proper archiving.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Influence/lead projects

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD/MSc

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publication databases

Project management software

Job description

Scientific Publications Lead

Medical Affairs – Hybrid/Remote – East Coast US

Pharvaris is a Nasdaq listed late-stage biotech company developing bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists for bradykinin-mediated diseases, with offices in Switzerland (Zug), the Netherlands (Leiden) and the USA (greater Boston area).We aim at bringing new, more convenient options to HAE patients who suffer sudden and prolonged attacks of swelling in multiple areas of the body including the airway, which can be life-threatening. We have a culture built on the core values of considering others carefully, leading with trust, ensuring rigor and diversity of thought, and contributing freely. Our company is driven by individuals committed to developing breakthrough therapies which can have a real impact on people’s lives. If you are looking for a place where your work can have meaning, and you can make a difference – Pharvaris is the place for you!

As we are expanding the global Medical Affairs team, we are looking for a Scientific Publications Lead, to join our team and report to the Executive Director, Head of Medical Communication

Location

At Pharvaris we promote and enable a flexible hybrid work environment, where our employees choose from where (and to some extent when) they prefer to work. Whilst this is a remote/hybrid role, you need to be based in the US preferably on the East coast.

Responsibilities

• Partner with wider cross-functional and MedComms team to support the global scientific publications strategy
• Execution of the global scientific publication’s strategy, ensuring alignment with the medical and company strategy.
• Developing, managing and delivery of the annual publications plan, including manuscripts, abstracts, congress presentations and posters.
• Manage the end-to-end publications process from development to journal submission and congress presentation.
• Manage relationships with KOL’s, authors and external vendors to facilitate smooth collaboration and timely publication
• Lead and manage the exploration and development of novel publication analysis to drive and sustain long‑term communication of deucrictibants value proposition
• Oversea the creation of high-quality scientific content, ensuring all publications adhere to Good Publication Practices (GPP), industry standards.
• Development of enduring scientific communication materials
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling and compliant medical content for diverse audiences, including medical education materials.
• Partnering cross functionally with Medical Affairs, Patients Advocacy, Early Development, Clinical Development, and Evidence, Value and Outcomes Research to develop and align publication strategies aligned with company imperatives.
• Supporting advisory boards, speaker programs, medical education activities and (scientific) symposia with key publications and medical content
• Maintain awareness of the latest trends and advancements in the pharmaceutical industry to drive innovation and improve publication practices
• Work closely with the legal and compliance team to ensure all ethical information and publications activities meet legal and ethical standards.
• Ensure proper archiving and documentation of publication materials in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD or MSc), preferably in life sciences or another health-related field
• Preferably 5 years+ global experience in publication management or medical communications (in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment), ideally in the field of rare disease or more specifically hereditary angioedema (HAE)
• Preference for candidates who have worked for emerging biopharmaceutical companies in the past, with evolving operating procedures and employee remits.
• Prior leadership or cross functional team experience (managing vendors, overseeing projects, leading publications planning)
• Experience in working in a highly regulated environment, preferably familiar with ICMJE, GPP, and other international standards for ensuring the quality and transparency of publications.
• Proficiency using medical/scientific publication databases/resources and project software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

We are looking for someone that has:

• Good attention to detail with critical and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and in writing)
• Excellent project management skills
• Problem solving skills and result-oriented
• Strong team player and an international mindset
• That has a natural ability to influence and lead projects