What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publications Manager position at CSL Seqirus?
Entity: CSL Seqirus
Job Category: Medical Affairs
Job Family: Medical Science Advisor
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Employer Reference: R-264319
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Join a company that finds solutions to complex challenges. With expertise in influenza science and beyond, our team works on the latest research and pioneering technologies to improve the manufacturing process and the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. We operate as one integrated global organization drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we are working to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join CSL Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose to deliver our promise.
The Role:
The Publications Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and execution of the daily activities required to support CSL Seqirus vaccine manuscripts, abstracts and posters. These deliverables aim to address our scientific and medical communication needs, globally, regionally and within countries.
The Publications Manager will strategically inform the global medical publication plan, collaborating within Medical Affairs (GMS & CORE) and cross functionally with Research and Clinical Development.
The Publications Manager will coordinate and track key scientific/medical materials to ensure alignment with our global Medical Strategic Drivers. You will report to the Director of Publications.
Key Responsibilities:
Publication Planning & Execution
Develop and manage publication plans aligned with CSL medical objectives.
Lead the process of executing Manuscripts, Abstracts and Posters, and Oral Presentations ensuring their completion is in accordance with Good Publication Practice (GPP); facilitate Team calls to review progress of manuscripts and congress planning.
Arrange for medical writing support once publication plan is recognized. Ensure that the vendor selected is trained on internal policies, GPP Guidelines, internal compliance requirements and authorship criteria.
Develop authorship agreements and confirm authorship aligns with ICMJE guidelines.
Support internal authors in manuscript submission for internal review including manuscripts (primary and secondary), abstracts and posters.
Ensure the Disclosure review committee is informed, and the approval process is completed before submission to journals and congresses.
Publications Strategy
Communicate cross functionally the relevant scientific publications in the literature to aid in development of CSL Seqirus publications and assist in strategic publication decision making.
Provide cross-functional communication and collaboration on ongoing publication projects and project updates with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Communicate cross functionally the relevant scientific publications in the literature to aid in development of CSL Seqirus publications and assist in strategic publication decision making.
Publication Communication and Vaccine Competency
Maintain up to date tracking and reporting of publications planning and development. Ensure status of upcoming publications is documented, working closely with the Publications team, Medical Affairs and cross functionally as needed.
Ensure regular accurate and relevant updates to the Publication trackers via dashboards, publication repository and slide decks.
Collaborate cross functionally with CSL Library experts to monitor the scientific literature, identify, and highlight key influenza and related publications ensuring up to date knowledge on influenza and other respiratory viruses and their associated vaccines.
Project and Vendor Management
Investigate and identify systems that simplify processes, tasks and documentation while ensuring accessibility of documents to the Medical Affairs team.
Proficient at publication management systems such as Pubshub PMSolution, Knowledge Manager, and Journals and Congresses
Support the Publications Senior Manager in evaluating the feasibility of system enhancements that streamline complicated work processes in the publications arena.
Maintain vendor relationships including medical writing, competitor surveillance for of the scientific literature, project management and other publications support activities
Minimum Requirements:
A background in science with an advanced scientific degree (e.g. MS, PharmD, PHD, MD) is preferred.
2 - 5 years of professional experience in relevant scientific field with a minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry. Prior experience or exposure to the role, in the Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Experience with utilizing the following applications and systems: Teleconference & WebEx Services, SharePoint, SmartSheet or PowerBI dashboard analytics.
Knowledge of business management processes, vaccine development processes and Good Publication Practice (GPP) Guidelines.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop collaborative relationships and work with all levels of management.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task and work autonomously as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Experience in effectively managing consultants and vendors.
The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $143,000 – $169,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation.
About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Salary : $143,000 - $169,000