Associate Director - Publication Strategy and Execution - Global Scientific Communications (GSC)
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This is a 15-month fixed-term role.
Purpose
Scientific data and information are core assets of Lilly. Providing balanced, objective, and accurate information to the scientific community, health care professionals, payers, and patients in a consistent and timely fashion across the entire drug development lifecycle is fundamental to Lilly.
The Publication Consultant is responsible for managing a book of work, and developing Scientific Disclosure (SD) strategies and plans. The Publication Consultant will draw upon information from multiple internal and external sources to lead the asset team in developing SD strategic and tactical plans that ensure effective dissemination of scientific information. This is accomplished by collaborating, leading, and influencing medical leaders across Global Medical Affairs, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence, Global Clinical Development, Preclinical Development as well as commercial colleagues as appropriate. This also includes being a core member of the Launch Excellence Network and the GSC lead in the integrated planning approach (IPA). The Publication Consultant develops, manages, and leverages these dynamic strategic plans in alignment with overall company-wide strategies for an asset or therapeutic area(s). They may directly supervise others as assigned. The Publication Consultant will collaborate with GSC Launch Capability team and other GSC members to ensure best practices across the function.
Primary Responsibilities
* Leads the development of the SD strategy for an asset or portfolio, providing effective and novel publication strategies for the team.
* Represents/presents SD Strategy/Plan to leadership and to others as applicable.
* Keeps up-to-date on the publication environment (congresses, journals) and competitor publication strategies within disease state/area of responsibility.
* Identifies gaps and opportunities for disclosure, and provides recommendations to the team.
* Engages with customers, opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, professional societies/medical associations, and publishers.
* Develops cross-functional relationships with development/medical affairs and other communications experts within Lilly. Collaborates and advises asset teams on publication strategy, planning, execution and best practices for launches.
* Uses external and internal insights to identify emerging trends and informs launch and publication strategies.
* Develops and defends SD strategic and tactical plans with strong strategic and analytical thinking.
* Ensures consistency of regional/affiliate publication strategies and alignment across portfolio when indications overlap.
* Works independently to integrate input from senior management and multiple stakeholders into a publication plan compliant with industry guidelines.
* Facilitates planning of high-quality publications that withstand peer review and interacts with Lilly Leadership and external authors/experts and journal editors.
* Creates strong partnerships with Global R&D, Marketing, Market Access/GPORWE, and other groups.
* May represent GSC in due diligence activities and collaborate with Alliance Management on publication/disclosure charters for alliance partner products.
Portfolio Management/Delivery
* Responsible for management and delivery of overall book of work for assigned area.
* Develops and executes sourcing plans to ensure seamless delivery of asset plans and priorities.
* Coordinates across therapeutic areas, development phases, and geographies to align business planning and operations.
* Adjusts work plan based on shifting priorities using change control.
* Leads internal and external team members to achieve goals and resolves issues impacting delivery.
* Partners with other GSC leads to ensure consistent communication and appropriate sourcing strategies.
* Implements new and efficient ways to accomplish goals and may manage relationships with vendors.
* Regularly reports results to leadership and stakeholders.
People Management and Development
* May participate in recruiting, developing, and retaining a strategic and capable workforce in scientific communications.
* Creates and manages an agile organization that adapts to a changing portfolio.
* Cultivates an inclusive and innovative organizational culture.
* Develops staff with expertise in drug development, scientific communication, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership.
* Provides guidance and training; may directly supervise others and evaluate performance.
Subject Matter Expert
* Leads development of new capabilities to support GSC transformation.
* Acts as an expert on SD strategy, planning, execution, and industry guidelines (Good Publication Practices, ICMJE, PhRMA).
* Provides publications expertise to other professionals and products.
* Interprets industry guidelines for publication and disclosure of study results; designs training on publication practices.
* Represents publications on committees and task forces; develops and updates Lilly publication policies and tools to comply with guidelines.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
* 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/coaching others
* 1 year experience in leading/managing a key part of portfolio or business process
* Successful completion of writing exercise
* Location: Ireland (Cork)
Other Information/Additional Preferences
* Advanced degree (MA/MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
* Expertise in publication guidelines and industry standards (GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA).
* Strong communication skills in writing, reviewing, and publishing scientific materials with critical appraisal of literature and data.
* Strategic and analytical thinking to develop and defend SD plans; strong partnership experience in developing SD plans.
* Supervisory/management experience and budgets management.
* Knowledge of scientific, statistical, and research principles; familiar with publication management tools.
* Excellent organizational, business, and communication skills.
* Travel: 20%
Lilly is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please visit the Lilly workplace accommodation form for assistance. Lilly does not discriminate on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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