Global Scientific & Medical Publications Lead, Vaccines
Sanofi
Morristown, New Jersey
Full-Time
$178,500
OfficeManager
Our Team:
Sanofi Vaccines’ Scientific & Medical Publications team is a part of Vaccines’ Medical Operations Excellence organization. We are a team of experts in scientific publications with deep expertise in publication practices and vaccines. The purpose of the team is to ensure proper development, execution, and dissemination of Sanofi Vaccines’ scientific and medical publications in close collaboration with Research and Development organization, Global Medical Franchise teams, as well as other Vaccines’ Medical Operations organization’s teams. Global Scientific & Medical Publication lead reports to Global Medical Scientific Communications and Engagementl Head, Vaccines.
Main responsibilities:
Scientific & Medical Publications (70%)
Manage appropriate and balanced assignment of projects across the members of the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Manage publications planning and operational activities for a selected franchise/product
Expand company-wide communication, visibility, and training around publications
Ensure Publication Managers are involved in all company publication activities
Provide a single, company-wide vision of Sanofi Vaccines’ publication activities
Ensure company-wide compliance with Sanofi policy and Good Publication Practices
Manage direct resources and effectively collaborate with Sanofi Global BO/Hub to support Sanofi Vaccines’ publication activities (iEnvision day-to-day operational management, medical writing, editing, graphics design, submissions to journals and congresses)
Systems, processes, and projects (10%)
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical in X-GBU scientific and publications community to ensure the needs of Vaccine Medical are effectively represented and served at Sanofi level
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical within the Sanofi iEnvision team and with CMO organization to ensure the needs of Vaccine Medical are properly represented and addressed
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical Publications in implementation of iEnvision and other tools, systems and processes related to scientific publications
Act as representative of Vaccine Medical in any update of publication-related SOPs, policies, guidance documents lead at Sanofi level
Manage team and resources to optimize workflow
Accountable for accurate and timely budget management of projects within the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Maintain a vendor network to promote high-quality outsourcing
Promote effective collaboration and interaction between publication managers, content developers and insight team members
Participate in and influence activities of relevant professional associations such as International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP), The International Publication Planning Association (TIPPA), and the European and American Medical Writing Associations (EMWA, AMWA)
Publication Plan (15%)
Lead the development, regular update and implementation of Publication plan process and governance informed by integrated Evidence Generation Plan (iEGP) and being part of Global Medical Roadmap (GMR)
Maintain Smart Publications Handbook and ensure proper dissemination, training and implementation
Team management (5%)
Provide day-to-day management for the team
Act as a coach/mentor within the Scientific & Medical Publications team
Develop professional and leadership competencies of the team
Ensure that staff are qualified and competent, properly coached, given the opportunity to develop in the company and continually motivated to handle the demands of their jobs and achieve their objectives
Ensure that the team members take part in the sessions for setting up of targets, performance review, planning and development discussions in a timely and quality manner
Timely comply and implement the plan for correction of actions taken by employees
Ensure that the subordinates comply with the Global and Local policies and procedures
Create atmosphere of openness and trust
Experience:
Prior relevant experience in scientific and medical publications management
Up-to-date knowledge of current publication-related regulations, recommendations, best practice, technologies, formats, and guidelines
Prior vaccines or public health experience an advantage
Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in medical affairs (global, regional, or local).
Proven experience of building strong working relationships internally and externally to achieve results
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to the medical planning process and execute the agreed plan in line with objectives
Demonstrated ability as a proactive and effective team player
Experience working within large multinational teams with a high performing culture
People management experience is an advantage
environment including working within and among teams and influence others at all levels to move projects forward
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years of medical publications experience
Technical skills:
Strong working knowledge of ICMJE and good publication practice industry guidelines
Excellent project management skills
Why Choose Us?
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$178,500.00 - $257,833.33All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.