What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publications Manager position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
LOCATION: Hybrid or Remote (Princeton NJ)
SCHEDULE: Regular Business hours
DURATION: 1 year
PURPOSE
The Manager - Publications works with minimal direction from a Director Level Team Member on the efficient and compliant
development and execution of publication plan(s) across assigned therapies and therapeutic areas.
This position tracks (database entry), updates, reports and communicates publication projects and deliverables with
minimal direction. The Manager, Publications leverages his/her technical experience and understanding of the organization
and its processes to guide the successful completion of key publications.
RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to a Director Level Team Member within Scientific Communications (SC), Medical Affairs.
The Manager-Publications is expected to develop and utilize a network of internal relationships with local and global
publication stakeholders, including colleagues from Medical Affairs, Clinical Data Science & Evidence, legal, regulatory affairs,
global publication team, and commercial publications colleagues from market access and marketing.
The Manager - Publications is also expected to network effectively with external resources (e.g., authors) and work closely
with external vendors, stakeholders, and agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
General:
Works with minimal direction; their manager conducts periodic reviews of progress and results.
Functions at a proficient level.
Participates in cross-functional project teams locally and/or globally.
May act as a project leader with own manager oversight.
Has the ability to identify and resolve problems related to publication projects, processes, or tasks, with management
support as needed.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies
Acts as a key contact point for publication activities for internal and external stakeholders for assigned therapeutic
areas/therapies.
Provides guidance/conducts training of internal and external stakeholders on publication planning and processes.
Engages directly with external HCPs/KOLs that are potential authors.
Applies their experience to the quality assessment of documents.
Has knowledge of external publication and industry guidelines. Educates others as needed.
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Remains current with respect to assigned client therapeutic areas and competitor products.
PUBLICATIONS:
Drives the development and update of publication strategies and publication plans for the assigned therapeutic area in
alignment with global and medical strategies and publication plans with minimal direction from a Director Level Team
Member
Drives the execution and reporting of publication plan activities
Interacts with local and global publication groups, journals, editors, authors, and others as necessary to ensure the
successful completion of publication projects.
Manages agency partners and other external stakeholders involved in developing and submitting publications to peer reviewed scientific journals and scientific/medical conferences.
Works closely with agency partners and consultants (as a day-to-day contact) to manage project status, publication drafts, author comments, reviews/approvals, and maintains Datavision publication records and reporting.
As needed, prepare and review manuscripts, meeting abstracts, scientific poster presentations, including digital solutions for publication support with support from a Director Level Team Member.
May be responsible for planning author meetings.
Participates as needed in PPG functions, prepares required PPG proposals, follows up on meetings, etc.
Contributes to publication communication, e.g., newsletters, announcements, etc.
Coordinates, prepares, manages, and tracks author engagements in HCP Rex and Datavision.
Advanced level of system use of publication systems, Datavision, Medical Toolbox, etc. Develop training and guide authors,
internal and external stakeholders, and vendors in the correct use of publication systems. Develops/aids in developing
guidance documents and process descriptions to improve processes related to publication planning and execution at client.
Manages, tracks, and reports publication budget and vendor deliverables for assigned therapeutic areas/therapies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements 10-20% overnight travel required
Physical Requirement Details
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE
Development of People Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS
An MS, MD, or PhD in a Life Science or a PharmD required.
CMPP preferred but not required
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in pharma or a medical communication agency required with a
PhD, MD, or PharmD, and 4 years of relevant experience with an MS.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of publications.
Basic disease and therapeutic area knowledge in diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases an added advantage
General understanding of regulatory requirements and drug development processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use and understanding of computer software (e.g., word processing,
graphics, document management).
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute
on competing projects and timelines.
Ability to multitask and work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for effective professional communications, with
demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships, both with internal and external stakeholders
Core Competencies
Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by
employees in order to achieve the Mission of the Company:
Seek Understanding o Seek to understand the thoughts and feelings of self and others
o Manage self and stay calm even under pressure
o Demonstrate empathy and take care of others
o Display an inclusive mindset and respect the diversity in others
Build Teams o Ensure a health, engaging and inclusive work environment
o Build trust and relationships across functions and cultures
o Recognize and motivate teams for high performance
o Inspire and support others through times of change
Accelerate Development o Actively coach and provide feedback
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Core Competencies
Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by
employees in order to achieve the Mission of the Company:
o Ensure on-going dialogue about performance and development
o Provide challenging opportunities to foster growth
o Identify and develop diverse talents and successors
Set Direction o Communicate a compelling purpose and vision with passion and urgency
o Translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities
o Make Product decisions and take risk
o Seek new and innovative solutions
Drive Outcomes o Demonstrate agility and adapt quickly to changes
o Hold self and others accountable
o Delegate and empower others to take action
o Keep things simple and eliminate unnecessary complexity
