Job Description:
Publication Manager The Medical Publications organization’s mission is to support the development of high quality medical publications to ensure clear, scientific communication of Client data enabling the safe, appropriate use of and access Client medicines. Primary accountabilities of the Publication Manager include:
1. Engages leaders across key markets in the translation of medical strategies & objectives into actionable long-term strategic publication plans; plans that are comprehensive (representing all functions & key markets with ongoing data generation) with a franchise and enterprise view.
2. Ensures endorsement of portfolio publication plan by governance bodies (WWMT, DT) prior to execution; continuously evolves plans in conjunction with clinical development milestones and changes in the scientific, regulatory and access landscapes in key markets
3. Demonstrates understanding of the disease area, medical strategies & objectives necessary to provide strategic input to senior stakeholders and leadership on matters related to publication planning & data dissemination/disclosure at a portfolio level
4. Implements effective & consistent strategies for engaging external expertise (e.g. Publication Steering Committee) to advise on & shape publication plan strategy. Fosters collaborative relationships with academic & clinical experts, publishers, medical associations & other relevant stakeholder groups
5. Leads the execution of the publication platform across the oncology portfolio (abstracts, presentations) at prioritized International & domestic congresses
6. Reviews publication drafts for scientific quality and to ensure alignment & consistency with author direction, scientific communication platform & key communication points supported by data;
7. Managing author (external/internal) interface to ensure timely execution & delivery of publications in accordance with GPP3 & Client processes
8. Facilitates decision making during publication planning & execution process through effective alignment across a broad range key internal stakeholders (DT, Clinical, Biostatistics, Medical, key market teams, and Health Outcomes stakeholders)
9. Employs innovative strategies and solutions in publication delivery extending the scientific reach of evidence
10. Engages with key internal stakeholders to facilitate early identification of anticipated data disclosures that may be relevant for key external audiences enabling timely preparation of other data dependent communications
11. Partners with matrix to assess, plan, & allocate resources (budget, medical writing, bio-statistical services) to ensure timely delivery of high quality communications
12. Manages 3rd-party providers and independent contractors to ensure the timely delivery of quality publications
13. Promotes and reinforces good publication practices and principles among authors and internal publication stakeholder community ensuring all medical publications are being authored, written and reviewed according to GPP3 and Client processes

Qualifications:
• Advanced degree: PharmD, PhD or MD in a science subject or biomedical degree preferred; MS in biomedical discipline or equivalent with in-depth experience in publication management considered
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or related healthcare industry, in both a regional and global capacity; experience in customer facing roles is a pulse
• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization process (investigational, registrational, pre & post-launch and marketed)
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) highly desirable
• Demonstrated track record of leading and executing in highly matrix environment working across wide range of functional areas Medical Affairs, Health Outcomes, R&D, regulatory, legal and commercial teams
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Understanding of good publication practices and guidance (GPP3, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication • Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with exceptional time management skills are required for this highly visible global position
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple, conflicting priorities with successful outcomes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and familiarity with publication management tools & systems (Datavision)