Senior Manager, Publications

BioSpace

Florham Park (NJ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Long-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a senior leader to head Publication teams, guiding clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters and oral presentations. You will ensure alignment with strategic plans, manage internal resources, and partner with Directors to optimize budgets and outsourcing.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The role requires oversight of cross-functional teams, adherence to publication policies, and delivery of high-quality scientific outputs across therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
4–5 years in medical publications; pharma industry experience.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams.
Ability to understand and interpret medical data and publications regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication; senior-level presentations.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assets and guide publication execution.
Oversee timelines and budgets for publication plans (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, talks).
Review publications for quality and alignment with platforms and policies.
Partner with Directors to align resources, budgets and outsourcing needs.
Provide mentorship and performance feedback to staff; manage external vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific publications

Budget management

Communication

Presentation to executives

Relationship building

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD/PharmD/Masters preferred

CMPP/AMWA certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie

Job Description

Purpose

Lead Publications Teams in the execution of publication plans for assigned assets, and oversee the execution of scientific publications (ie, clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) that fulfill strategic publication plan and scientific communications objectives for the asset. Ensure Publication Plan is in alignment with the strategic publication plan as developed by the Scientific Communication Platform lead or Medical Affairs plans as applicable. In partnership with the Publications Director ensure resources and personnel are aligned and optimized to meet with needs of their therapeutic area. Provide managerial oversight to staff members, including performance assessment, training and feedback, resolution of personnel issues, and management of talent retention.

Responsibilities

Serve as the leader of cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets, including leading team meetings/discussions and driving the execution of publication plans, incorporating input from key global stakeholders
Lead tactical execution of publication plans (ie, clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations), meeting established timelines and budgets
Review all publications in assigned TA to ensure quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications
Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to ensure seamless transfer of the scientific publications strategic plan and oversee pull-through to publication plan and supporting tactics
Partner with Publications Director to project and manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs for assigned/assets
Provide managerial oversight to internal and external medical writers regarding assigned projects, ensuring a high-quality and timely work product and adherence to Publication Policy and associated Procedures
Provide direction to external vendors to effectively complete the execution of publication projects, within specified timelines, and ensure quality publication deliverables
Ensure all performance assessment responsibilities are achieved for direct reports. Provide training and feedback, resolve personnel issues, and manage talent retention for assigned staff
Address and resolve publications-related issues for assigned therapeutic areas and assets.Ensure project information in publication records and resourcing tools is accurate and up-to-date

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelors Degree required. PhD, PharmD, Masters Degree preferred. Relevant professional certification/credential (eg, CMPP, AMWA) is a plus.
4-5 years of medical/scientific publications (or related) experience required. Pharmaceutical industry or related (eg, medical communication agency) experience required
Demonstrated abilities in a leadership capacity required
Ability to understand and interpret medical data require
Knowledge of product therapeutic area preferred; working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques required
Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, and quality. Knowledge of scientific publication regulations and best practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated success in creating and delivering effective presentations to senior-level audiences
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance. Collaborative teamwork and leadership track record
Ability to form, maintain, and lead productive cross-functional working teams, including addressing issues that arise
Microsoft Office and Internet navigation proficiencies essential

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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