Manager, Scientific Communications

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Job Description
 

Gilead is hiring a Manager, Scientific Communications reporting to the Director of Publications Operations, who will support the operation and governance of iEnvision, Gilead’s global publications database system. They will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the database as well as help develop training materials and lead training sessions.

This individual will be responsible for auditing the system and running global and regional metrics and ensuring compliance with SOP and good publications practices.  This is a hybrid 3-days onsite position located at our Headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Manager, Publication Systems and Operations responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of the iEnvision database.

• Point of contact for iEnvision operations and governance enterprise wide and resolution of issues with the database.

• Maintains iEnvision database ensuring the database compliance

• Assists in internal efforts for vendor enhancements, customization, and maintenance of the database.

• Ensure training materials are created and updated.

• Coordinate vendor and internal DV/PDN training sessions.

• Run quarterly & yearly publication metric reports for the global scientific publications group.

• Run publication metric reports as requested by the Therapeutic Area.

• Responsible for conducting monthly internal iEnvision audits to ensure compliance with Gilead’s Global Scientific Publications.

• Policy, PDN SOP, Authorship policy and good publication practices.

• Coordinate with R&D Quality POC to document deviations and plan for resolution.

• Responsible for development and updating of internal SharePoint site for the centralization of information.

• Assist with budget processing to keep vendor monthly invoicing on schedule.

• Stay informed about publishing regulations and follow all medical publishing codes and ethics.

• Strong computer and communication skills.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies (eg, ISMPP)

 

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in the health sciences or communication field with 3-5 years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive demonstrated experience in operation and maintenance of global publication database management (PubSTRAT, DataVision, PubsHUB) gained through working within other biotech/ pharmaceutical companies or a medical communication agency.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage long-term activities in a constantly changing internal and external environment.

• Demonstrated budget and resource management skills in a global organization.

• Experience working globally, cross-culturally, and cross-functionally.

• 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.

• Ability to understand and adhere to good publication practices and relevant guidelines on and scientific data communication, such as ICMJE, GPP3, and company policy and SOPs

 

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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