Sr. Publication Manager- Neuroscience

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Lead Publications Team to execute publication plans for assets, oversee clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, and ensure alignment with strategic publication objectives. The role partners with the Publications Director and Scientific Communication Platform lead to optimize resources and talent.

The leader will manage staff performance, coach team members, and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with global stakeholders to meet strategic

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing scientific publications teams.
• Ability to interpret medical data and publish in scientific formats.
• Understanding of publication regulations and best practices.
• Strong communication and senior-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of publication managers reporting to the Publications Director.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with global stakeholders on publication plans.
• Oversee execution of publication plans within timelines and budgets.
• Ensure quality and alignment of publications with platforms and strategies.
• Oversee outsourcing budgets and internal resources for assets.
• Provide direction to external vendors and ensure timely delivery of publications.
• Mentor staff and manage performance and talent development.
• Resolve publication-related issues for therapeutic areas and assets.

Skills

Publication leadership

Team management

Medical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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 :

• This role will report to the Director of Pub Execution to lead a team of publication managers. This role will lead, support, and develop a team by setting clear expectations, communicating priorities, and providing regular coaching and feedback. Hire and onboard employees as needed; support performance and career development; recognize contributions; and address performance or workplace concerns promptly and fairly. Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment, and follow applicable company policies and people practices.
• 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 Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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What AbbVie Has to Offer

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