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Description

PURPOSE

The Manager - Publications works with minimal direction from a Director Level Team Member on the efficient and compliant development and execution of NNI publication plan(s) across assigned therapies and therapeutic areas.

This position tracks (database entry), updates, reports and communicates NNI 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.

RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to a Director Level Team Member within Scientific Communications (SC), Medical Affairs.

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 NNI publication strategies and publication plans for the assigned therapeutic area in alignment with global and NNI 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, NNI 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 at NNI.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 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,

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $59.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plainsboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.