Senior Manager, Publications
AbbVie
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Florham Park, NJ)
United States
$124,500 - $236,500 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Purpose
Lead Publications Teams in the execution of publication plans for assigned assets and oversee execution of scientific publications (clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) to meet strategic publication plan and scientific communications objectives. Ensure Publication Plan alignment with strategic plans. Partner with Publications Director to align and optimize resources/personnel. Provide managerial oversight including performance assessment, training/feedback, resolution of personnel issues, and talent retention.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets; run team meetings/discussions and drive publication plan execution with input from global stakeholders.
- Execute publication plans tactically (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) within timelines and budgets.
- Review all publications in assigned therapeutic area for quality and alignment with scientific communication platforms.
- Partner with Scientific Communications Director to transfer strategic publication plan and ensure pull-through to tactics.
- Partner with Publications Director to project/manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs.
- Oversee internal/external medical writers to ensure high-quality, timely work and adherence to Publication Policy/Procedures.
- Direct external vendors to deliver publication projects within timelines and with required quality.
- Conduct performance assessments for direct reports; provide training/feedback; resolve personnel issues; manage retention.
- Resolve publications-related issues; keep publication records and resourcing tools accurate and up to date.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred; CMPP/AMWA (or similar) a plus.
- 4–5 years medical/scientific publications experience; pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience required.
- Leadership capability required.
- Ability to understand/interpret medical data.
- Product therapeutic area knowledge preferred; statistical concepts/techniques required.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, quality, and best practices/regulations.
- Excellent written/verbal communication; able to present to senior audiences.
- Strong cross-functional relationship-building and collaboration.
- Ability to form/maintain/lead productive cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet navigation essential.
Benefits (if explicitly stated)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
Lead Publications Teams in the execution of publication plans for assigned assets and oversee execution of scientific publications (clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) to meet strategic publication plan and scientific communications objectives. Ensure Publication Plan alignment with strategic plans. Partner with Publications Director to align and optimize resources/personnel. Provide managerial oversight including performance assessment, training/feedback, resolution of personnel issues, and talent retention.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Publications Team(s) for assigned assets; run team meetings/discussions and drive publication plan execution with input from global stakeholders.
- Execute publication plans tactically (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) within timelines and budgets.
- Review all publications in assigned therapeutic area for quality and alignment with scientific communication platforms.
- Partner with Scientific Communications Director to transfer strategic publication plan and ensure pull-through to tactics.
- Partner with Publications Director to project/manage outsourcing budget and internal resource needs.
- Oversee internal/external medical writers to ensure high-quality, timely work and adherence to Publication Policy/Procedures.
- Direct external vendors to deliver publication projects within timelines and with required quality.
- Conduct performance assessments for direct reports; provide training/feedback; resolve personnel issues; manage retention.
- Resolve publications-related issues; keep publication records and resourcing tools accurate and up to date.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; PhD/PharmD/Master’s preferred; CMPP/AMWA (or similar) a plus.
- 4–5 years medical/scientific publications experience; pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience required.
- Leadership capability required.
- Ability to understand/interpret medical data.
- Product therapeutic area knowledge preferred; statistical concepts/techniques required.
- Knowledge of clinical/scientific publication structure, content, quality, and best practices/regulations.
- Excellent written/verbal communication; able to present to senior audiences.
- Strong cross-functional relationship-building and collaboration.
- Ability to form/maintain/lead productive cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet navigation essential.
Benefits (if explicitly stated)
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).