Manager - Medical Writing/Publications

Role Overview:

You will lead end-to-end medical writing and content submission operations, ensuring all deliverables are scientifically accurate, compliant with brand and AMA guidelines, and delivered on time.

The role combines scientific leadership, people management, and operational oversight, including MLR readiness and quality governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Content & Scientific Leadership

- Oversee development and review of scientific and medical content (manuscripts, abstracts, slide decks, posters, digital assets)

- Interpret clinical data and translate it into clear, audience-appropriate communication

- Ensure adherence to AMA style, brand guidelines, and regulatory standards

- Conduct rigorous QC, proofreading, and fact-checking

MLR & Compliance:

- Oversee and support MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) submissions for content deliverables

- Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and review traceability

- Work with platforms such as Veeva Vault (preferred)

Team & Delivery Management:

- Manage and mentor writers across levels, driving capability building and career development

- Allocate resources and balance workload across accounts/programs

- Oversee multiple deliverables across brands, therapy areas, or portfolios

- Drive quality governance, review oversight, and process improvements

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

- Partner with medical experts, clients, and cross-functional teams

- Lead scientific discussions, reviewer meetings, and alignment calls

- Handle escalations related to content interpretation, review feedback, or scope changes

- Contribute to proposals and new business opportunities

Research & Continuous Improvement:

- Conduct literature searches and evidence gathering (PubMed)

- Stay updated on therapeutic area trends and publication practices

- Strengthen templates, workflows, and quality checkpoints

Candidate Profile:

- Master's degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Medicine or related field

- 8-12 years of experience in medical writing / publications / healthcare communications

- Proven experience in leading accounts, portfolios, or publication programs

- Strong understanding of scientific communication, publication ethics, and content workflows

- Experience in team leadership, resource planning, and stakeholder management

- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, EndNote, PubMed, and Veeva Vault (preferred)

- Certifications such as CMPP / AMWA are a plus