What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publishing Specialist position at Advanced Clinical?
We are currently searching for an Associate Director, Global Medical Publications to join a well-known client’s team based in King of Prussia, PA. Their work will have a direct impact on the organization and the larger clinical industry, making this an amazing career opportunity.
The Associate Director, Global Medical Publications leads the development, execution, and governance of global medical publication strategies and deliverables, partnering with external vendors to ensure alignment with overall medical and enterprise objectives. This role serves as a subject matter expert in scientific publications, ensuring compliant, and timely dissemination of scientific data to the external community in addition to leading operational execution of publications with vendor support.
The Associate Director partners cross functionally with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Compliance, and vendors, and acts as a key interface to enable effective collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee execution of integrated strategic publication plans in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Market Access) and vendors ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant delivery.
- Oversee delivery of company sponsored publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials, ensuring quality, timeliness, and impact
- Serve as the global subject matter expert on scientific publications, providing strategic guidance and operational support across teams with vendor support
- Ensure all publication activities comply with internal policies and external standards such as GPP and ICMJE requirements
- Manage publication tracking, dashboards, and reporting using publication management systems
- Oversee external publication vendors performance, deliverables, and budget optimization
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve publication processes, SOPs, and best practices
- Provide training, education, and ongoing support to global and affiliate teams on publication standards, systems and processes
- 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, medical communications agency, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of direct experience in scientific publications, including planning and execution.
- Strong working knowledge of GPP, ICMJE, and other relevant publication guidelines.
- Strong experience in managing preferred vendors and budgets
- Experience working in a complex, global, cross functional matrix environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Preferred
- CMPP (ISMPP) certification or equivalent.
- Experience with publication management systems and dashboards.
- Project management experience, including management of multiple deliverables and timelines.
- Prior experience working with global affiliates and external authors/thought leaders.
- Advanced degree in a scientific or medical discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent preferred).
Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.
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