Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Sr Manager, Scientific Communications
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, United States, 94420
Sr Manager, Scientific Communications
United States - New Jersey - Parsippany, United States - California - Foster City Medical Affairs Regular
Senior Manager Scientific Publications
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain and execute the Global Publication Plan for Gilead in collaboration with Clinical Research, Commercial, DevOps, HEOR, and Medical Affairs.
Lead global publication team meetings and facilitate decision-making on publication strategy, in collaboration with TA Global Publication Director
Recommend author decisions based on experience and knowledge of publication landscape (e.g., selection of appropriate journals and congresses)
Utilize a companywide system for planning and execution of company-produced publications, and provide real-time publication‑related reports and metrics
Oversee publication development and timely execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per Good Publications Practices (GPP)
Manage day‑to‑day external publication agency to ensure publications tactics are on budget and timelines. Support the TA regarding publication program status by providing proactive communication of overall status with a cross‑functional team, investigators, and alliance partners to ensure the needs of the regions and key countries
Collaborate effectively to support TA in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
Collaborate effectively with publication leads in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
Communicate publication metric report updates as directed by the Therapeutic Area
Support the development of medical and scientific lexicons as needed in close collaboration with cross‑functional colleagues
Support team in the procurement process for the TA, which may include evaluation of prospective vendors and initiating new SOW
Ensure compliance with Gilead publication policy and external publication guidelines
Keep up to date on the external environment concerning publishing. Compliance with all external codes and ethical standards in medical publishing
Contribute to the development of the publications group, sharing best practices
Strong computer and database skills (Datavision knowledge a plus)
Additional responsibilities include the following:
Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies (e.g., ISMPP)
Attend key scientific congresses and meetings for the TA to ensure the accurate and appropriate presentation of Gilead scientific evidence
Travel as required (up to 20%)
Educational Requirements
Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) in the health sciences or communication field with 5-8
Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or communication field with 8-10 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency
Broad understanding of drug development process
Demonstrated budget and resource management skills in a global organization
Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors, and professional bodies
Ability to effectively manage multiple complex stakeholders and projects within budget and timelines
Therapeutic area experience preferred
CMPP certification preferred
Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act/Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP3, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills
Experience leading critical functional or cross‑functional initiatives
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Senior Manager Scientific Publications
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain and execute the Global Publication Plan for Gilead in collaboration with Clinical Research, Commercial, DevOps, HEOR, and Medical Affairs.
Lead global publication team meetings and facilitate decision-making on publication strategy, in collaboration with TA Global Publication Director
Recommend author decisions based on experience and knowledge of publication landscape (e.g., selection of appropriate journals and congresses)
Utilize a companywide system for planning and execution of company-produced publications, and provide real-time publication‑related reports and metrics
Oversee publication development and timely execution of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts per Good Publications Practices (GPP)
Manage day‑to‑day external publication agency to ensure publications tactics are on budget and timelines. Support the TA regarding publication program status by providing proactive communication of overall status with a cross‑functional team, investigators, and alliance partners to ensure the needs of the regions and key countries
Collaborate effectively to support TA in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
Collaborate effectively with publication leads in countries or regions to ensure publication activities are captured and globally aligned while still meeting local needs
Communicate publication metric report updates as directed by the Therapeutic Area
Support the development of medical and scientific lexicons as needed in close collaboration with cross‑functional colleagues
Support team in the procurement process for the TA, which may include evaluation of prospective vendors and initiating new SOW
Ensure compliance with Gilead publication policy and external publication guidelines
Keep up to date on the external environment concerning publishing. Compliance with all external codes and ethical standards in medical publishing
Contribute to the development of the publications group, sharing best practices
Strong computer and database skills (Datavision knowledge a plus)
Additional responsibilities include the following:
Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies (e.g., ISMPP)
Attend key scientific congresses and meetings for the TA to ensure the accurate and appropriate presentation of Gilead scientific evidence
Travel as required (up to 20%)
Educational Requirements
Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) in the health sciences or communication field with 5-8
Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or communication field with 8-10 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency
Broad understanding of drug development process
Demonstrated budget and resource management skills in a global organization
Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors, and professional bodies
Ability to effectively manage multiple complex stakeholders and projects within budget and timelines
Therapeutic area experience preferred
CMPP certification preferred
Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act/Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP3, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills
Experience leading critical functional or cross‑functional initiatives
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