Publications Coordinator/Publications Manager

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the relevant publication planning teams, assure successful management of GSK's publication delivery.

• Provide end-to-end publications coordination and project management support (excluding writing support) to specific publication deliverables (including but not limited to manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, publication enhancements, etc.) by closely collaborating with authoring teams, cross-functional teams of experts, and Publications Leads across TAs in alignment with asset Strategic/Tactical Publication Plans

  • Ensure delivery of impactful, high-quality publications in a timely manner

  • Manage reviews of publication drafts in the publications management system to ensure high quality outputs

  • Provide authoring teams with pre- and post-submission support as needed and follow-up on the progress all the way till final publication

  • Ensure timely update and appropriate documentation in all project management tools put in place by GSK (including but not limited to publications management systems [e.g. iEnvision Datavision], tracking sheets, etc.)

• Ensure the use of good publications practices and principles among authors and internal stakeholders to guarantee that all publications are being authored, written, and reviewed according to good publication practice standards (GPP/ICMJE guidelines) and are consistent with all relevant company policies.

• Coordinate publications management for GSK Sponsored/Alliance/Supported Studies

• Support further development of in-house publications delivery capabilities

• Provide mentoring and training to new/junior publications managers/coordinators/interns as needed

Preferred Level of Education

• Masters / PhD

• Given the scope of responsibility associated with the position, interactions with senior stakeholders of multiple disciplines, a good scientific background associated with previous experience in governance as well as strong communication skills is preferred.

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience

• At least 4-8 years of experience in scientific content management/coordination, medical communications, publications management/writing

• Strong understanding of the publication guidelines and publications process.

• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication during all phases of drug development and commercialization process

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to detail, high accountability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency.

• Good working knowledge of good publications practices and guidance (GPP/ ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct and other guidance related to pre- and post-marketing practices and scientific data communications.

• Working knowledge and hands on experience with publications management and review tools and systems (i.e. iEnvision).

Other Job-Related Skills

• Strong publications management experience

• Proficiency with publication management tools & systems (iEnvision Datavision)

• Experience working in a highly matrix environment across a broad range of functional areas

• Strong project management and leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Excellent team player and project manager, able to lead or support projects and colleagues across the organization with technology and innovation expertise

• Basic understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work with global teams in different geographies with a diverse set of perspectives

• Able to set and manage priorities in a global environment

• Understanding of good publication practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication; advanced knowledge of International Committee for Harmonization (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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