Overview
About us
Excerpta Medica is a fast-growing medical communications agency; we are part of the Adelphi Group and seamlessly connected to the full Adelphi offerings of real-world evidence, market access, and research. We are also part of the Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world.
At Excerpta Medica we develop scientific content to spark debate, educate, and stimulate dialogue for our global pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Our international team offers advice and support in medical strategy and publication planning and is specialized in creating innovative medical education and communications programmes.
We combine scientific insight with best practices in communication, including digital channels, to develop programmes for healthcare professionals that are both engaging and impactful. We have a strong commitment to our clients, and we work in close-knit teams of exceptional colleagues, all unique and curious individuals striving to deliver excellence.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for a
Medical Publication Manager
Middle or senior level
About the role
Our Medical Publication Managers are responsible for the development of high-quality scientific publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations). They become therapeutic area experts, liaise with our pharmaceutical clients and clinical key opinion leaders, and oversee the work of medical writers. They play a key role in the publication planning teams to develop and execute strategic communication plans.
Your responsibilities
1. Providing full oversight and project management for a series of projects, including effective prioritization and appropriate delegation, for scientific publication projects (i.e. clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) within an assigned therapeutic area, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines
2. Leading project calls with pharmaceutical clients and clinical experts to align on project scope and content direction; this includes meeting preparation
3. Ensuring project information in publication records is accurate and up to date
4. Providing direction and guidance to internal and external medical writers regarding assigned projects, to ensure high-quality alignment with medical/scientific objectives and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
5. Leading client publications team meetings
6. Leading publication strategy development
7. Communicating project status and changes effectively across internal and external stakeholders, and providing recommendations for actions towards the desired result
8. Maintaining knowledge of international requirements and guidance associated with scientific publications
9. Supporting, guiding, and training junior staff
What we offer
10. Membership of a team that is committed to high-quality work, values teamwork, and focuses on continuing to develop and improve skills
11. Many opportunities for learning and career development, as we expect you to grow fast professionally
12. Flexibility in working hours and location, including work-from-home options, to enable you to successfully balance work and personal life
13. A shared passion for results: we work hard and celebrate our successes in style
14. Office locations close to the centre of the vibrant cities of Amsterdam and London, and a hub of colleagues on the east coast of the USA
15. An opportunity to broaden your horizons by working in a dynamic, international, and multicultural organization with highly educated and dedicated colleagues
16. Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including a yearly bonus as well as other bonus opportunities
17. EM Academy for ongoing professional training and development
Requirements, skills, and qualifications for this role
18. PhD in life sciences or a biomedical MSc degree plus relevant work experience
19. Publication-planning experience in a medical communications agency, a scientific/medical publishing company, or the pharmaceutical industry
20. Team player with a learning mindset that thrives on providing and receiving feedback
21. Excellent command of the English language and outstanding skills in writing and communication
22. Ability to learn rapidly and apply knowledge in previously unfamiliar therapy areas
23. Strategic, critical thinking in addition to strong analytical skills
24. Ability to run multiple parallel projects
25. Stress resistance and flexibility
26. Exceptional attention to detail
27. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Join us!
If you are interested, please send your CV and motivational letter (including your preferred work location, notice period/availability, and desired salary/benefits)
Suitable candidates for the Amsterdam and London offices need to hold a permanent EU or UK work permit as appropriate. Please be aware that a skills assessment and/or background check may be part of the recruitment process.
Excerpta Medica is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
We will not respond to any canvassing queries received in response to this vacancy.
Our commitment:
Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.