Eli Lilly and Company · 3 days ago
Associate Director - Global Scientific Communications (GSC) Publication Strategy & Execution
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $163K/yr
1+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Associate Director is responsible for developing publication strategies and plans, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective dissemination of scientific information, and managing the overall book of work for assigned areas.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Leads the development of the publication strategy for an asset or portfolio, providing effective and novel publication strategies for the team
Represents/presents publication Strategy/Plan to leadership and to others as applicable
Carefully studies and develops/maintains expertise on the publication environment (and other communication channels), including supervising congresses/journals and competitor publication strategies/activities within disease state/area of responsibility
Identifies gaps and opportunities for publications and provides recommendations to the team
Engages with customers, opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, professional societies/medical associations, and publishers
Develops close, cross-functional relationships with development/medical affairs and other communications experts within Lilly
Collaborates and advises asset teams on publication strategy, planning, execution and standard methodologies for launches
Uses external and internal insights to identify emerging trends, needs, and requirements and to advise, develop, and refine GSC and Lilly launch and publication strategies
Uses strong strategic and analytical thinking to develop, defend, and implement publications strategic and tactical plans
Ensures consistency of regional/affiliate publication strategies
Identifies commonalities and drives for alignment across portfolio when indications overlap
Works independently to integrate input from senior management, resolve conflicting input, and incorporate multiple needs and strategies into a publication plan that is acceptable to all parties and aligned with industry guidelines
Responsible/accountable for management/delivery of overall book of work for assigned area
Develops and complete sourcing plans to ensure seamless delivery of asset plan and priorities
Collaborates with functional management/capabilities leadership to ensure alignment of business planning and operations, coordinating across and developing alliances with therapeutic areas, phases of development, and geographies
Adjusts work plan based on shifting priorities using effective change control
Leads and advises internal and external team members in achieving team goals
Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of work
Leads development of new and emerging capabilities to support the efficiency of the GSC organization transformation
Functions as expert on publication strategy, planning and execution, industry standards and guidelines, such as Good Publication Practices, ICMJE requirements, and PhRMA guidelines
Provides publications expertise to other publication professionals and respective product project
Analyzes and interprets new and updated industry guidelines for publication and disclosure of study results
Serves as a subject matter authority and represents publications on committees and task forces
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in scientific, health, communications, or technology related field
1 year experience in pharmaceutical medical writing or publication planning
1 year experience leading launch activities
1 year experience leading/mentoring others
1 year experience in leading/handling a key part of portfolio or business process
Successful completion of writing exercise
Preferred
Advanced degree (MA/MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred
Expertise in publication guidelines and industry standards, including Good Publication Practices, ICMJE requirements, and PhRMA guidelines
Strong communication skills, including extensive experience in writing, reviewing, and publishing scientific materials and the ability to appraise scientific literature and raw data critically for potential development of new publications
Possess strong strategic and analytical thinking to develop, defend, and implement publication strategic and tactical plans
Experience with effective partnering in developing SD plans
Knowledge of scientific, statistical, and research principles and guidelines
Knowledge of publication management software/tools
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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