Global Publications Manager

Delaware, DE Biotech/R&D/Science Job SummaryThe Publications Group (globally) is accountable for developing leading-edge publication strategies and plans for AstraZeneca products. Ensuring delivery of these plans through a range of outsourcing partners will allow AstraZeneca to gain and sustain competitive advantage. This role will provide: · Leadership of the development and delivery of leading-edge publication strategies to support brand differentiation and claims for maximum impact in line with the overall brand communication strategy. · Protect and enhance AstraZeneca’s ability to deliver differentiated sustainable brands built upon superior customer insight by proactively identifying and managing/exploiting the risks/benefits associated with publications arising from other sources, both internal and external.Responsibilities:· Ensure the timely availability of published differentiating and supporting data for the brand, including ensuring that strategically aligned brand messages are delivered · Define and deliver the brand publication strategy · Plan, seek approval for and deliver the Publication components of the Brand Operational Plans · Accountable for delivery of all components of the international publication plan to time, quality, and budget · Work closely with key opinion leaders in building and delivering symposia content · Secure faculty management and opinion leader development in relation to all publication activities · Internal stakeholder education to ensure adoption of strategic publication planning principles and AstraZeneca publication policy · Participate in gathering publications intelligence re: the publication plans of key opinion leaders and competitors, and identifies and coordinates any necessary publications response. · Play a lead role in identifying and managing the potential risk posed by off-strategy publications arising from Research and Development/Marketing Companies. · Brief, select, negotiate with and manage agencies in delivering results to meet objectives in a cost efficient and timely manner. · Develop and actively manage relationships with journals and publishers · Leadership of cross-functional Product Publications Team · Leverage expert knowledge of external environment to sense trends and seek a competitive edge · Develop and improve industry best practice in publication management · Ensure all brand activities conform to AstraZeneca and Sarbanes-Oxley standards. · Undertake regular audits of skill activity to ensure that consistency is reached and best practice achievedResponsibilities· BS degree in biomedical discipline or related field · Experience in publication management in a global pharmaceutical company or a publication agency · Demonstrated project management experience · Experience working on global cross functional teams · Experience and understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and marketing of products/brands across the life cycle · Evidence of an innovative and creative approach to problem solving · Effective influencing and communication skillsPreferred Background:· Advanced degree in biomedical discipline or related fieldSkills and Capabilities:Passion for Customers: Understands one’s customers and uses that insight to provide valueThinks Strategically: Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities, combining forethought with action. This is based on an understanding of the external environment and its impact on AZ.Acts Decisively: Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively and fosters the same in others. This is based on an underlying courage to enable risk taking for the business.Drives Performance: Holds self and others accountable for the achievement of performance expectations. Creates an environment that enables others to perform at their best.Works Collaboratively: Actively creates and promotes cross boundary collaboration with the aim of archive better business results. Boundaries can exist between individuals, geographies, cultures, teams, functions or organisations.Develops People and Organisation: Demonstrates and genuine commitment to the time and effort needed to develop oneself and others. We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work: generous health and welfare benefits flexible scheduling child care programs learning and development opportunities fitness centers and other personal conveniences At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it’s the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. Visit AstraZeneca’s Online Recruitment Center to complete a profile and apply Click here to see all "AstraZeneca" opportunities EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIEND Learn more about AstraZeneca