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Associate Director, US Publications Lead- 

Job Description Summary
The Associate Director or Director, Publication Lead will development and oversight of US Publication plans for US Medical Affairs by ensuring that clinical and HEOR data is published according to company SOPs and policies. Ensure information gaps are addressed with strategic publication plans and drive the development of publications to communicate scientific and clinical information for both internal and external stakeholders and customers.

Job Description
Major accountabilities:
• Strategically develop, lead and complete US Medical Affairs Publication Plans for assigned products/therapeutic areas, ensuring robust strategic planning, tactical planning and implementation of congress presentations and manuscript execution in alignment with global publications objectives and initiatives
• Maintain and execute US Medical Affairs Publication Plans for clinical and HEOR publications for assigned products/therapeutic areas, by incorporating robust central initiatives in collaboration with the Publications Working group (PWG) and to ensure high quality and timely achievement of landmarks and deliverables
• Drive and coordinate vendor selection and handle vendor medical writing (MW) activities
• Ensure fair balance and integrity of available scientific data of all abstracts, posters, manuscripts and oral presentations
• Build effective partnerships with all stakeholders, including supported products’ Medical Directors, Statistical Support staff, HEOR colleagues, Medical Tactical Team members, and Global Publications team members
• Act as liaison with global SEC partners and communicate global publications initiatives to the US product teams. Coordinate incorporation of the US Pubs plan into the worldwide brand publication plan
• Lead the US Publication Working Group (PWG) meetings for assigned products and ensure the timely, accurate execution of all PWG results and action items
• Coordinate/manage writing activities of external agencies and/or internal medical writers
• Critically review/edit sophisticated publication documents for quality, compliance and scientific integrity
• Lead monthly budget management and forecasting of publications spend within IM US Medical Product Plans
• Collaborate with Director, Publication Excellence to deliver innovative publication solutions and publication extenders, as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as industry guidelines and Novartis policies

Minimum Requirements:
• PharmD, healthcare-related PhD, or MS is required with significant industry or related medical information experience preferred. Post-graduate specialty training is desirable
• Minimum of 5-7+ years of experience in medical writing, medical publications and communications, and/or Pharmaceutical Proven Experience
• Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) is highly desirable
Skills:
• Familiarity with publication management tools and systems (Datavision)
• Critical thinking with an innovative mindset required
• Tight-knit collaboration and stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills
• Tried project management, vendor management, and budget leadership skills are required
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and the desire to work on a cross functional team
• Sunshine TOV, Pharma Code of Conduct, CONSORT etc.
• Experience in development of abstracts, posters, manuscripts is required, ability to perform a literature evaluation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and technologically savvy

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid) - Remote considered 
Pay Rate: $77 - $148 
Contract: 12 months 
Health, dental, vision, 401k

Why Novartis? 
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. 
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. 
We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! 
Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! 
  
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 
To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. 
  
Accommodation: 
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO