Senior Manager, Value Writer

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience—and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets, including leading team meetings/discussions and driving the execution of publication plans, incorporating input from key global stakeholders
• Lead tactical execution of publication plans (e.g., clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations), meeting established timelines and budgets
• Review all publications in assigned therapeutic area to ensure quality and alignment with Scientific Communication Platforms and supporting communications
• Partner with the Scientific Communications Director to ensure seamless transfer of the scientific publications strategic plan and oversee pull-through to publication plan and supporting tactics
• Partner with Publications Director to project and manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs for assigned assets
• Provide managerial oversight to internal and external medical writers regarding assigned projects, ensuring a high-quality and timely work product and adherence to Publication Policy and associated procedures
• Provide direction to external vendors to effectively complete the execution of publication projects, within specified timelines, and ensure quality publication deliverables
• Ensure all performance assessment responsibilities are achieved for direct reports. Provide training and feedback, resolve personnel issues, and manage talent retention for assigned staff
• Address and resolve publications-related issues for assigned therapeutic areas and assets. Ensure project information in publication records and resourcing tools is accurate and up-to-date

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required. PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree preferred. Relevant professional certification/credential (e.g., CMPP, AMWA) is a plus
• 4-5 years of medical/scientific publications (or related) experience required. Pharmaceutical industry or related (e.g., medical communication agency) experience required
• Demonstrated abilities in a leadership capacity required
• Ability to understand and interpret medical data required
• Knowledge of product therapeutic area preferred; working knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques required
• Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, and quality. Knowledge of scientific publication regulations and best practices
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated success in creating and delivering effective presentations to senior-level audiences
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance. Collaborative teamwork and leadership track record
• Ability to form, maintain, and lead productive cross-functional working teams, including addressing issues that arise
• Microsoft Office and Internet navigation proficiencies essential

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs