Description
Syneos Health is seeking a Publications and Scientific Communications Writer (Principal/Sr Principal) to lead the development and implementation of portfolio asset/product publication strategy and plans. The successful candidate will produce high-quality publications, contribute to the strategy and development of disease or product scientific platforms/statements, and interact with external authors and collaborators.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of portfolio asset/product publication strategy and plans
- Produce high-quality publications, including primary manuscripts, congress abstracts, slide presentations, and posters
- Contribute to the strategy and development of disease or product scientific platforms/statements
- Interact and lead discussions with external authors and collaborators within Medical Affairs, Drug Development, and Drug Discovery organizations
- Manage external agencies and freelancers involved in writing, editing, formatting, and submission of articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific/medical conferences
- Manage the review of publications with authors/reviewers and external authors
- Track and report the progress of publication development
- Write, edit, and format publications as needed
- Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities are within company policies, procedures, and good publications practices
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD)
- Minimum 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, a medical communication company, or a consulting organization, as a publication manager or senior-level content reviewer
- Exceptional project management skills
- Demonstrated leadership in running a publication strategy and plan, and developing scientific platforms
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects
- Understand the clinical development process, especially clinical study data and outcomes measures
- Ability to critically appraise and apply knowledge gained from the medical/scientific literature
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective professional communications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Benefits:
- Salary range: $95,000.00 - $175,700.00
- Company car or car allowance
- Health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time