Senior Manager, Publications

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a leader to oversee publications across assigned assets, driving plans and cross-functional execution. You will manage manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and talks to align with strategic goals and policies.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with scientific communications leadership, and optimize resources to deliver high-quality publications on schedule. This role requires strong leadership and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred.
• 4-5 years of medical/scientific publications experience; pharma industry or related.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team setting.
• Knowledge of medical data, publication structure, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Publications Team for assets and drive publication plans.
• Oversee execution of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and talks.
• Ensure publications align with strategic platforms and policies.
• Coordinate with Publications Director to align strategic plans and tactics.
• Manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs.
• Mentor internal and external medical writers; ensure quality output.
• Direct external vendors to deliver on time with high quality.
• Maintain publication records and resourcing tool data.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Project management

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PhD

PharmD

Master’s Degree

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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 Bachelor’s Degree required. PhD, PharmD, Master’s 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

• 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 employee 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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