Senior Manager, Scientific Publications

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Scientific Publications will provide expert scientific and medical writing support, focusing on publication strategy and execution for Clinical Development-led publications. Responsibilities include producing high-quality scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts, supporting the development of publication strategies, and collaborating on science-driven communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of therapeutic-area publication plans and contribute to publication plan updates
• Write publications (including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations) that are scientifically accurate, relevant, and timely
• Manage external vendors and agency partners, ensuring all deliverables are scientifically accurate, aligned with approved medical messaging, and meet quality, timeline, and compliance expectations
• Maintain advanced therapeutic area and product expertise through proactive review and analysis of available and emerging scientific/clinical evidence
• Collaborate, establish credibility, and build trust with internal strategy teams, program leads, and external PIs/KOLs
• Ensure publications are developed, reviewed, and approved in compliance with corporate policies and industry guidelines (e.g. ICMJE, GPP 2022) and be accountable for timeline development and database management
• Contribute to the development and evolution of science-driven publication strategies, including scientific communication platforms and data generation plans
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and gap analyses to inform publication strategies and identify opportunities to address unmet scientific and educational needs
• Actively participate in and help facilitate cross-functional Publication Team and Publication Review Team meetings, ensuring alignment and forward progress on key deliverables
• Provide strategic and on-site support at key scientific meetings and congresses, including poster management, presentation reviews, and session coverage reporting
• Maintain familiarity with current industry practices and regulatory requirements and guidelines that affect medical writing and publications
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of publication-related policies, procedures, and operational processes to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory expectations
• Uphold Corcept’s Key Principles by driving collaboration, embracing possibilities, following the data, and leading by doing, ensuring all initiatives align with the Company’s ethics and patient-first principles

Qualifications

• Preferred: Proven ability to write, edit, and prepare scientific publications (abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts) for diverse audiences including scientists, physicians, patients, payers, and others
• Preferred: Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment involving internal stakeholders and external scientific experts
• Preferred: Demonstrated agility in adapting to evolving business needs, priorities, and responsibilities while maintaining focus on key deliverables
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, even in ambiguous or shifting contexts
• Preferred: Advanced skills in data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and scientific writing with exceptional attention to detail and editorial accuracy
• Preferred: Effective problem-solving, influencing, and negotiation skills to build productive working relationships across functions and with external thought leaders
• Preferred: Proficient with online literature searches using a variety of professional tools/databases
• Preferred: Advanced proficiency with EndNote (or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, publication submission platforms, document management systems (e.g. Box, SharePoint) and publication tracking databases (e.g., PubsHub, Datavision)
• Preferred: Willingness to travel for conferences and professional meetings
• Preferred Education and Experience: Advanced scientific degree (e.g. M.S., Ph.D., PharmD)
• Preferred Education and Experience: 4+ years of related work experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, publications, and/or medical communications
• Preferred Education and Experience: Knowledge of GPP 2022 and ICMJE industry guidelines (CMPP certification desired)
• Preferred Education and Experience: Experience in publication planning
• Preferred Education and Experience: Previous experience in endocrinology or metabolic diseases preferred
• Preferred Education and Experience: Experience with publication extenders and plain language summaries preferred but not required

Skills

• Proven ability to write, edit, and prepare scientific publications for diverse audiences
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Agility in adapting to evolving business needs and priorities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Advanced data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and scientific writing
• Problem-solving, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Proficient with online literature searches and professional tools/databases
• Technical proficiency with EndNote, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, publication platforms, and document management systems

Education

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g. M.S., Ph.D., PharmD)

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel for conferences and professional meetings