Contract, Global Scientific Publications Project Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary duties/responsibilities:

• Manages the publications review process for manuscripts developed by ex-GMA departments, such as Clinical Pharmacology, HEOR, Research and Development, etc., along with invited talks and courtesy reviews.
• Manages publications management system PubSTRAT MAX by serving as the main point of contact for technical support, liaising with Anju Software Technical Team as needed, generating reports to monitor timelines, ensuring publications are in correct status, and maintaining resources (e.g. addition of new reviewers/authors).
• Provides support for new publications by circulating publication proposals to appropriate teams for review, reaching out to authors with invitations, and following up with authors for outstanding reviews, disclosures, other process steps, etc. as needed.
• Provides support for encore congress abstracts/presentations by sharing requested abstracts/presentations with regional contacts, notifying authors of submissions and decisions from congresses, sharing final versions of abstracts and presentations with authors, assisting with the submission of encore abstracts, and assisting with the update of encore presentations (per target congress guidelines).
• Assists with developing and maintaining the following publications-related materials/activities:
  • Project tracker(s)
  • Repository of published/presented publications
  • Update of product/therapeutic area publications plans
  • Internal newsletters
  • Project and storage folders
• Provides support in streamlining publication process, reporting, and tracking steps by searching for and implementing solutions to improve efficiencies, in alignment with Publications and Scientific Communications team leads
• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by manager.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

• Undergraduate college degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry with a focus on scientific publications
• Proven project management skills
• Track record of executing in a matrix environment working across multiple functional areas

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• Understanding of Good Publication Practices (GPP4) and other relevant publications industry standards (ICMJE, CONSORT, etc.), Sunshine Act, relevant Codes of Conduct (e.g. PhRMA, EFPIA), and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with publication management tools.
• Proficiency with Zoom and other video conferencing platforms.
• Profiency with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

* Travel requirements

• None

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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