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Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? At Olympus, we help make people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, every day. We’re currently looking for a Manager of Technical Publications to join us in our Center Valley, PA office.
Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.
The Manager of Technical Publications is responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, and maintenance of technical documentation, online help content, and other instructional materials for various organizations. The incumbent will supervise a team of writers in support of multiple, often concurrent, projects and assignments with production deadlines.
Job Duties:
- Ensures quality, clarity, and consistency of product documentation through effective resource management, accurate and concise writing, and compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
- Establishes departmental productivity and quality goals.
- Promotes positive and productive interactions within the department and between cross functional organizations to ensure the achievement of departmental objectives.
- Works with project staff, subject matter experts (SMEs), and the writing team to identify required deliverables, estimate development timelines, and communicate writer assignments.
- Regularly monitors the documentation development process to ensure successful delivery of quality instructional materials per project or assignment schedules.
- Assists the department, when needed, by designing, writing, editing, proofing, and delivering documentation.
- Researches, evaluates, and stays current on new content management tools and industry standards.
- Maintains performance measures and progress reports through analysis and interpretation of productivity data.
- Assesses departmental training needs and determines the means and measures by which these can be met for compliance and staff development.
- Develops, submits, and maintains annual departmental expense budget requirements.
- Documents, reviews, and approves annual performance evaluations.
- Recognizes and implements opportunities for coaching and counseling, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in arts, science, business or equivalent knowledge required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience developing technical instruction documentation.
- Minimum of 2 years of people management experience or equivalent experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in medical device industry is preferred.
- A sound knowledge of computer hardware file server network setup and associated peripheral to create hardware and software environments for software product test and validation.
- Strong technical knowledge of SDC products. Knowledge of FDA and ISO medical device regulations.
- Must have knowledge of and experience with desktop and online help authoring tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills are required. Experience in ISO 13485 FDA and quality system regulations.
We realize work isn’t just a job to you.
It’s a big part of your life, but not the only part. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, a robust 401(k) program, annual bonus program and comprehensive medical benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, parental and adoption leave, on-site services and Colleague Affinity Networks — so you can be ready for where life can take you.
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About Us
At Olympus, we put a lot of good back into the world, and what we do really matters. We are committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling every day by crafting innovative optical and digital solutions in medical technologies, microscopy, industrial solutions, cameras, and audio recorders.
We view our relationship with and commitment to our employees with the same passion. Everything we do at Olympus is a reflection of our vision, and everyone here helps to make it a reality. We’re invested in our employees, great ideas, and how they impact the communities around us. We see the world through multiple lenses and come together to find the right answers; the best solutions.
THAT’S OLYMPUS.
TRUE TO YOU. TRUE TO SOCIETY. TRUE TO LIFE.
Olympus Corp of the Americas
Olympus embraces diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policies as well as our values prohibit unlawful discrimination based on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other federal, state or local protected classification. EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Location: Lake George, NY
Position Description
Responsibilities
- Determines program emphases and long-term plans in keeping with ADK’s mission and goals.
- Oversees print purchasing and production plans
- Conceives, solicits, and selects new products, maintains backlist titles, and projects multiyear plans and production schedules
- Manages the work of Publications staff, ADK authors and editors, and other independent contractors.
- Cultivates current and prospective authors, editors, and freelance services.
- Completes and oversees substantive editing, copyediting, and proofing
- Executes bibliographic responsibilities for new titles and new editions
- Oversees program publications process
- Coordinates with Communications Director to promote ADK’s published products and with Development and Membership Directors on use of ADK publications as premiums.
- Launches new trade products (publicity, promotion, and advertising) to individual book buyers, book sellers, libraries, and wholesalers, including direct mail campaigns and outreach to chapters; for news releases and other promotional announcements; for jacket copy, space advertising, and other special promotional steps as appropriate.
- Designates review copies, complimentary copies, and proofs to be sent to appropriate sources.
- Schedules and budgets annually for new titles, new editions, and reprints, in coordination with Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and strong written communications skills required
- Book-publishing, managerial, editorial, and print-purchasing experience required
- Minimum five years in publishing, including editorial, contracting, and production experience
- Managerial experience to include budgeting and employee supervision, including managing the work of independent contractors
- Demonstrated experience in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofing
- Proficiency with computers and some familiarity with digital implications and potential for publishing
Classification
Full-time, exempt position
Salary range
Competitive
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume, together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Search Committee, Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Road, Lake George, NY 12845. Fax: 518-668-3746. E-mail: Virginia@adk.org. Web site: ADK.org
The Adirondack Mountain Club is an equal opportunity employer.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build relationships and lead multi-functional teams in the end-to-end delivery of GSK’s scientific publications? Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Do you like working in a dynamic fast-paced environment? If so, this is the role for you.
As a Publication Manager, you will be ensuring the highest quality and standards are applied in development and implementation of GSK policies and practices regarding scientific publications. You will lead high performing global publication teams, develop integrated strategic global data dissemination plans and deliver high-quality publications within agreed timelines and policy requirements.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead authors and medical writers in planning, developing and submitting scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations derived from clinical data.
- Provide guidance into journal and congress selection.
- Ensure all developed materials are reviewed and appropriately signed off and maintain archive of approved materials as well as documentation of author participation and other audit records.
- Responsible for compliance with company policy and external requirements (e.g., journal policies), including working with authors and scientific contributors to ensure that publications are accurate and balanced.
- Manage all financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects.
- Manage external agencies in production of deliverables.
- Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- This role requires flexibility and adaptability to change. Essential behaviors valued in this role include: proactive leadership, continuous improvement and learning, effectiveness at building networks of partners and stakeholders, and ability to collaborate and reach consensus across boundaries.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s or higher-level degree (MS, PhD or PharmD) in science, pharmacy, or other allied health field, medical communications or related subject.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on publications management, scientific communications and/or medical affairs with an external scientific engagement focus.
- Experience leading teams to develop strategic publication plans and execute those plan within the agreed timelines and budget.
- Proven expertise in scientific publishing including journal selection, increasing likelihood of first-time acceptance, navigating the journal submission process and review process, etc.
- Has experience leading the development of plans for high profile assets and programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience in Oncology or Immunology therapeutic areas and managing critical issues at a study team level (e.g.: unexpected clinical trial results, competitor issues, withdrawals, author conflicts, etc.). Proven track-record in delivering operational excellence in customer communication.
- Basic understanding/knowledge of scientific engagement principles and operating practices; seeks guidance and escalates appropriately for “grey areas.” People management and coaching skills.
- Experience using Datavision Publication Management software or other publication management tools.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others.
- Ability to communicate with study teams and tailor information appropriately.
- Actively build business relationships with internal and external groups. Able to work through complex issues to reach appropriate consensus with supervision, as needed.
- Demonstrated personal and scientific credibility to engage with global external experts recognized as leaders in their field of medicine.
- Good all-around knowledge of external guidance and best practices governing reporting of biomedical research (GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT, etc.).
- Project and budget management skills and attention to detail.
- Self-starter who is willing and able to work independently. Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong and continual focus on scientific integrity and ethics and comfortable escalating and challenging digressions from company policy or values with supervision.
Why GSK?
Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.
These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
- Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
- Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
- Sustaining energy and well-being
- Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
- Budgeting and cost-consciousness
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Amgen provides a collaborative and creative culture in a company with a strong track record of innovation. Our culture encourages open dialogue and diverse views to land on the best solutions, and we help ensure our staff are equipped to excel today and tomorrow.
Amgen is searching for a Global Publications Manager to join our Bone Therapeutic Area team in Thousand Oaks, CA, reporting to a Director of Global Publications. The successful candidate will contribute to both publication planning and writing/development of publications.
The Global Publications Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- In partnership with the Global Publication Planning Lead, work with cross-functional and cross-regional partners to contribute to the development and maintenance of a dynamic, strategic Global Product Publication Plan
- Collaborate with authors to generate content for abstracts, posters, orals, and manuscripts that appropriately communicates the scientific significance and value to the target audience (discovery, clinical, health economics, observational research, etc.)
- Conduct discussions with alliance partners to align on publication objectives, project status, and related procedures
- Demonstrate disease state expertise and knowledge of current medical and/or regulatory issues related to the product
- Understand the publication landscape (journals, congresses, readership, etc.) and advise the Publication Team and authors accordingly
- Lead discussions on appropriate publication innovations (improved content, etc.) and execute appropriately
- Ensure alignment of publication content with product strategy, communication objectives, and lexicon
- Develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
- Drive timelines and advance multiple projects simultaneously
- Manage outsourced projects and ensure quality, strategic alignment, and timely completion while staying on track with allocated budgets
- Work with project managers and publication coordinators to ensure that publication records in the system of record (Data Vision) are current and accurate
- Support regional counterparts by serving as a global point of contact for specific deliverables
- Serve as internal resource to cross-functional teams regarding compliant publication practices
Additional activities may include:
- Manage deliverables for more than one product
- Provide on-site support at key scientific congresses and meetings
- Participate in critical functional or cross-functional initiatives
- Onboard and oversee vendors
- Understand the evolving publications landscape through engagement with and participation in professional societies
- Travel occasionally (up to 10%)
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree & 3 years of publication development industry experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of publication development industry experience
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Associate’s degree and 10 years of publication development industry experience
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High school diploma / GED and 12 years of publication development industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD, MD, PharmD with at least 1 year of publication development industry experience in the bio-pharmaceutical sector
- Experience preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals as well as abstracts and posters or oral presentations for scientific congresses
- Experience with developing product-specific publication plans
- Demonstrated record of executing strategically and tactically in a highly matrixed environment working with cross-functional, dynamic teams
- Comfort with providing strategic input to senior leadership on topics regarding publication planning and data dissemination
- Experience managing budgets and vendors
- Experience collaborating with clinical investigator authors on publication development
- Extraordinary analytical, communication, organizational, project management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective team meetings
- Proficient in word processing and pertinent software (eg, Microsoft Office, EndNote, Adobe Illustrator)
- Knowledgeable about ICMJE – International Committee of Medical Journal Editors guidelines, and GPP3 – Good Publication Practice 3 guidelines
We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients — we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
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..