Job Abstract

Kelly is hiring for a Publications Manager position with one of our clients in Plainsboro, NJ.

• Full time- W2
  

• Hybrid
  

• 6 months contract (May be extended or converted)
  

• $59/hr

Job Description:

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
    

  • Remains current with respect to assigned 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.
    

  • Manages, tracks, and reports publication budget and vendor deliverables for assigned therapeutic areas/therapies.
    

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 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
  

• 10-20% overnight travel required

 
Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.
 
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