Senior Manager, Value Writer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior Publications Leader to head cross-functional teams responsible for manuscript, abstract, poster, and presentation publication plans across assets. You will ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with strategic platforms while guiding internal and external writers and vendors.

You will partner with Scientific Communications leadership to translate strategic publication plans into actionable tactics, manage outsourcing budgets, and mentor staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree; PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred; CMPP/AMWA or similar certification is a plus.
• 4–5 years medical/scientific publications experience; pharma industry or medical communication agency experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to understand and interpret medical data.
• Working knowledge of statistical concepts/techniques; therapeutic area knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, quality, and publication regulations/best practices.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; effective presentations to senior audiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to lead productive teams.
• Microsoft Office and internet navigation proficiencies essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets, leading team meetings/discussions and driving execution of publication plans with input from global stakeholders.
• Lead tactical execution of publication plans (clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations), meeting timelines and budgets.
• Review all publications in assigned therapeutic area to ensure quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications.
• Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to transfer the scientific publications strategic plan and oversee pull-through to the publication plan and tactics.
• Partner with Publications Director to project and manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs for assigned assets.
• Provide managerial oversight to internal/external medical writers to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and adherence to Publication Policy and procedures.
• Direct external vendors to complete publication projects within timelines and ensure quality deliverables.
• Manage performance for direct reports: training/feedback, resolve personnel issues, and support talent retention.
• Address and resolve publications-related issues for therapeutic areas/assets and keep publication records and resourcing tools accurate and up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Publication strategy

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred

CMPP/AMWA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets, leading team meetings/discussions and driving execution of publication plans with input from global stakeholders.
• Lead tactical execution of publication plans (clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations), meeting timelines and budgets.
• Review all publications in assigned therapeutic area to ensure quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications.
• Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to transfer the scientific publications strategic plan and oversee pull-through to the publication plan and tactics.
• Partner with Publications Director to project and manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs for assigned assets.
• Provide managerial oversight to internal/external medical writers to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and adherence to Publication Policy and procedures.
• Direct external vendors to complete publication projects within timelines and ensure quality deliverables.
• Manage performance for direct reports: training/feedback, resolve personnel issues, and support talent retention.
• Address and resolve publications-related issues for therapeutic areas/assets and keep publication records and resourcing tools accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required; PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred. CMPP/AMWA or similar certification/credential is a plus.
• 4–5 years medical/scientific publications (or related) experience required; pharmaceutical industry or medical communication agency experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to understand and interpret medical data.
• Working knowledge of statistical concepts/techniques required; therapeutic area knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure/quality and publication regulations/best practices.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; effective presentations to senior audiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to lead productive teams.
• Microsoft Office and internet navigation proficiencies essential.