Publication Manager

1. Publication Coordination

• Establish and maintain accurate publication plans in collaboration with the Lead publication manager and publication team members based on agreed Data Dissemination Plan
• Ensure timely delivery of publication according to the established Data Dissemination plan
• Identify appropriate resources for development of publications according to priorities and Data Dissemination Plan
• Coordinate authorship discussions
• Prepare briefing packages for publication writers and organize briefing meetings
• Coordinate publication development from start through publication in the peer- review journal and ensure high scientific integrity of data interpretation
• Ensure appropriate review and editing of publication drafts to ensure quality and ethical standards
• Prepare responses to peer-reviewers and journal editors’ comments
• Implement Datavision (specific software) to cover the project publication planning and tracking process, including plans update, running of reports and review cycles
• Document approval of publication content and process
• Coordinate development of plenary congress activities (abstracts, posters, presentation) with external agency and serve as link with the Client’s publication team

2. Publication Expertise and Content related activities

• Create and maintain scientific expertise and knowledge in project/project area
• Develop expertise in publication ethics and processes in alignment with external environment
• Coach and develop new-comers, other more junior people in all areas of accountabilities and their integration in the team/company
• Act as Company Editor for publications:

o Follow ICMJE publication guidelines and company policies for good publication practices
o Ensure high scientific accuracy and correct interpretation of study data in publications, in collaboration with internal and external authors
o Edit content, format, style, format, grammar, logic, and consistency, according to journal or congress requirements

3. Project Management related activities (Delivery)

• Actively drive the delivery of publications according to agreed timelines and data dissemination plan
• Ensure appropriate communication about publication development with all stakeholders (internal to the Client and external)
• Ensure update in a timely manner of all project management tools put in place by the Company (Datavision, tracking sheets, …)
• Ensure respect of Company’s procedures and policies regarding publication review, sign-off by all required parties prior to submission, archiving of auditable documents, …

• PhD (preferred) or MSc in life science, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology
• Experience in science or publication writing (during PhD, MSc, or post-doc experience) is an asset
• Excellent English and French skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent communication; diplomacy, comfort with a variety of styles and high cultural sensitivity
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent team worker with strong listening skills
• IT skills include knowledge of PowerPoint, word and excel and internet navigation.
• Project Management skills
• Meeting facilitation skills (matrix teams with no direct reporting hierarchies)