Publications and Scientific Communications Writer – Principal/Sr Principal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and execution of the publication strategy and plans for portfolio assets/products.

• Generate high-quality publications.

• Aid in the development and strategy of scientific platforms/statements related to diseases or products.

• Facilitate discussions with external authors and collaborators within Medical Affairs, Drug Development, and Drug Discovery sectors.

• Supervise external agencies and freelancers tasked with writing, editing, formatting, and submitting articles to peer-reviewed journals and scientific/medical conferences.

• Coordinate publication reviews involving authors, reviewers, and external contributors.

• Monitor and report on the progress of publication development using suitable software to track project status, drafts, comments, and approvals.

• Draft, edit, and format primary manuscripts, congress abstracts, slide presentations, and posters.

• Oversee budget planning and milestones.

• Adhere to authorship guidelines and best practices in publishing.

• Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities align with company policies, procedures, and standards for good publication practices.

• Assist in the upkeep and implementation of departmental policies.

• Travel primarily within the U.S. and Europe for scientific conferences, accounting for less than 10% of travel time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific field (e.g., PhD, PharmD).

• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, medical communication firm, or consulting organization, in a role as a publication manager or senior content reviewer.

• Proven writing experience is essential.

• Outstanding project management capabilities.

• Proven ability to lead the execution of a publication strategy and plan, as well as develop scientific platforms.

• Capacity to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects; ability to multitask and work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.

• Familiarity with the clinical development process, particularly clinical study data and outcome measures.

• Proficient in critically evaluating and applying insights from medical/scientific literature.

• High attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigor.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective professional communication.

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively convey complex medical/scientific information and contribute to medical strategy.

• Capacity to respond to urgent timelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with publication planning and implementation software, such as iEnvision, literature search indices, and journal databases.

• Experience in oncology and/or dermatology is an advantage.

• Travel estimated at less than 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Supportive and engaged line management.

• Technical and therapeutic area training.

• Peer recognition and comprehensive rewards program.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits.

• Company match for 401k.

• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Potential to earn commissions/bonuses based on individual and company performance.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• Reasonable accommodations provided when appropriate.