Publications Manager

Amgen Global Publications is looking to hire a Global Publications Manager to join our team in Thousand Oaks, CA, reporting to the TA Director of Global Publications. The successful candidate will partner with a senior publication planner to develop and execute dynamic, strategic Global Publication Plans aligned with program objectives for multiple products.

The Manager in this role will partner with a senior publication planner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Understand sources of inputs, across functions and regions, to gather product-specific insights
• Evaluate cross-functional and regional insights and use these to build a global publication strategy, publication objectives, and publication tactics, in alignment with global product and medical strategies
• Drive/influence the development of a value and impact-driven Global Publication Plan for multiple products
• Manage modification of the Global Publication Plan based on shifts in product strategy
• Lead global publication planning team meetings and facilitate decision-making on publication priorities
• Lead discussions on appropriate publication innovations (enhanced content, etc.)
• Manage internal relationships with cross-functional partners and external relationships with authors and corporate partners
• Support transparency commitments by ensuring adherence to disclosure requirements
• Monitor publication metrics to determine performance to plan and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure accuracy of the Global Publication Plan as captured in system of record
• Contribute to and/or lead department, functional, and/or cross-functional activities and initiatives
• Facilitate various department processes (eg, congress travel for presenting authors, requests for deviations from the Publications Standard Operating Procedure, copyright permissions)

Additional activities may include:

• Provide on-site support at key scientific congresses and meetings
• Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies
• Manage execution of publications, including oversight of vendors, as needed
• Travel occasionally (up to 10%)

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree & 3 years of publication development industry experience
• Bachelor's degree & 5 years of publication development industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD
• Clear understanding of current publication environment, good publication practices, Sunshine Act/Pharma Code of Conduct, ICMJE, GPP3, and other global guidelines related to publications, scientific data communication, and transparency standards
• Demonstrated record of executing strategically and tactically in a highly matrix environment working successfully with cross-functional, dynamic teams
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic input to senior leadership and influence decision making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective team meetings
• Strong computer and database skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products and Datavision

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, as well as work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen!

Amgen provides a comprehensive Total Rewards Program designed to enhance the long term financial, physical, and overall well-being of our staff and their families. We offer competitive compensation, long term incentive opportunities, generous paid time off, 401k, medical, dental and vision just to name a few.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen champions an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.