Publication writing (Associate/Senior Associate/Lead)

Primary Responsibilities:

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prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional

responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with the hiring team.

1.Content Strategy: Document Preparation, Development and Finalization/Document Management

Effectively collect and evaluate data, information, and input from multiple sources, functions, and regions

to create a cohesive content strategy for writing projects.

Plan (including organizing/preparing outlines), write (including first-draft authoring), edit, review

coordinate and complete the publication of scientific data in peer-reviewed journals and forums

Conduct effective document initiation via a kick-off meeting to ensure authoring team alignment and

understanding.

Build scientific-based rational that support the purpose of more complex and/or strategic documents.

Ensure data are presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner.

Ensure that key data, statements and conclusions are consistent across related documents, and that

statements and conclusions are integrated, accurate, balanced and supported by appropriate data.

Coordinate expert/scientific reviews, collate reviewer's comments, adjust content of document as

required based on internal/external input, and prepare final version.

Ensure and coordinate quality checks for accuracy,

Exhibit flexibility in moving across development and preparation of multiple document types.

Influence or negotiate change of timelines and content with other team members.

Advocate internally and externally for appropriate authorship criteria on all applicable work products.

Work with internal and external speakers to develop and prepare presentations.

As needed, build and manage relationships with vendors/alliance partners.

2.Project and Stakeholder management

Lead the writing process and apply effective project management skills to ensure timely completion of

high-quality scientific publication deliverables.

Build/Communicate credible writing project timelines.

Anticipate and mitigate risks to delivery

Work with teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely development of documents and escalate

issues, as appropriate, to ensure document completion.

Effectively communicate project status to stakeholders.

3. Knowledge and Skills Development

Maintain and enhance therapeutic area knowledge including disease state and compound(s) for

assigned project(s).

Maintain and enhance scientific communication skills to align with audience needs and technology/digital

evolution.

Exhibit flexibility in moving across document types, therapeutic areas, and compounds, depending on

project assignment.

Maintain and enhance knowledge of publication guidelines.

Possess overarching view of compound, therapeutic area, and external environment (including

competitors) with ability to participate effectively in publication planning, integrated planning process,

and/or current awareness literature updates and reviews.

4.Knowledge Sharing

Provide coaching to others by sharing technical information, giving guidance, answering questions.

Recognized for technical expertise in specific document development.

Network with others (including other functions and regions) to identify and share best practices.

Contribute to process improvements, suggesting opportunities where appropriate.

Provide database and other tool (e.g., document management systems) expertise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Master's degree in a scientific field

Experience writing scientific publications.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Successful completion of writing exercise (a writing exercise is required as part of the candidate

evaluation process)