Senior Specialist, Publication Manager - Hybrid

AGW; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks a Senior Publication Manager in North Wales, PA. The hybrid role leads global publication plans and coordinates cross-functional teams across medical affairs, clinical development and external agencies.

The 6+ month contract requires a BS or higher in a scientific field and strong experience in publication management, industry standards, and the Datavision database. Onsite 3 days per week with flexible collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS with 5+ years in publication management or MS/PharmD with 1–2+ years.
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes and publications standards (GPP).
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global publication plans and cross-functional teams.
• Track publication activity and generate stakeholder reports.
• Manage medical communications agencies and freelancers.
• Ensure compliance with publication policies and procedures.
• Provide training on publication processes to teams.

Skills

Publication management

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

GPP knowledge

Education

BS in scientific discipline

MS or PharmD

Tools

Datavision publications database

Job description

North Wales, PA Onsite Contract Starts 10/26/2026 Ends 4/09/2027

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Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Senior Specialist, Publication Manager for a Hybrid position with a Major Pharmaceutical Company located in North Wales, PA. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

The Publication Manager is the central source of information regarding publication activities and is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of publication plans and leading global Publication Teams. This role oversees compliance with our client's publication policies and procedures and works collaboratively with stakeholders on all levels both within and outside the company, including medical communication agencies. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cross-functional Publication Teams in the development of comprehensive global publication plans and the execution of the plan deliverables
• Facilitate Publication Team Meeting discussions; prepare background materials, agendas and meeting notes
• Track all publication activity on assigned projects using the Datavision publications database and generate reports for stakeholders as needed
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with publication team members and publication committees
• Manage medical communications agencies and freelance writers as required
• Assist with managing publication planning budget with oversight from the Director/Associate Director
• Assist with congress plan activities including maintenance of presentation trackers, document trafficking, author travel request management, and archival of final versions
• Assist with reference requests, bibliography management, posting of study data packages for author access and delivery of protocol documents to journals
• Develop and maintain internal document repository sites for a therapeutic area
• Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities comply with industry standards and our client's Publication Policies and Procedures
• Provide regular and ad hoc publication process compliance training to Publication Teams
• Collaborate in the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and Lexicon for assigned products

Requirements:

• BS with 5+ years, or MS/PharmD with 1-2+ years of experience in a scientific discipline, publication management, or related area
• Relevant experience in project area of interest or strong scientific background
• Understanding of the clinical development process, clinical study data and outcomes measures
• Ability to acquire and maintain thorough understanding of industry and publications standards (GPP)
• Thorough in-depth understanding of the scientific and medical rationale for assigned projects
• Effective presentation skills and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• History of operational excellence and facilitation across diverse groups
• - Highly organized and capable of working with attention to detail
• Demonstrated accomplishment and skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects
• Experience with Datavision publications database

Desired skills:

• Relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or academia setting
• A track-record of accomplishment in a publication management type role
• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., MS, PharmD) or a combination of equivalent experience and training

Pay range:

up to $61.54per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/.

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.