Director, Publications Specialist Team Lead (I&I and Specialty Care)

As a member of the Publications Management Team (PMT) , the Publications Specialist Team Lead, will be primarily responsible for managing the development and execution of global publication plans for multiple products within the I&I/Specialty therapeutic area and manage a team of Publication Specialists (PS) dedicated to supporting the TA. S/he will support Scientific Publication Committees (SPCs) and provide expertise on Pfizer’s publication standards and best practices as well as manage SPC budgets and vendors. Knowledge of external publications guidelines and recommendations is also a requirement. The ideal Candidate will be knowledgeable about current publication trends and practices. A self-starter with innovative ideas and the ability to recommend process improvements is required to support Pfizer’s Bold Moves. The Publications Specialist Team Lead will be expected to lead complex projects within the PMT and across the enterprise with minimal oversight. S/he will analyze publication data to support the needs of the Enterprise and generate insights. This role will work with multi-functional colleagues across the Enterprise and partners external to Pfizer in addition to managing PS also supporting the TA. Your Roles & Responsibilities will include: • Manage the development and implementation of global publication plans effectively and in adherence with Pfizer’s publication policies as well as enforce compliance across SPCs • Establish and manage publication budgets. Partner with Finance and iMOS on budget forecasts • Exercise knowledge and experience in complex situations, make pragmatic decisions and determine the appropriate course of action with minimal oversight • Supervise a team of 1-4 PS supporting the TA category as well as Scientific Publication Record Coordinators, if assigned • Collaborate with PMT Team Leader, Legal, Compliance and other key stakeholders to resolve issues when necessary • Ability to influence others in a matrix setting, including senior leaders and external stakeholders • Take initiative and lead change. Highly adaptable to changing and ambiguous situations • Recommend and drive innovative solutions across the enterprise • Research and conduct analyses of publication data to assess and identify process improvements or for novel publication practices. Suggest best practices for implementation and to scale up, as needed • Independently lead projects. Identify required resources and execute upon manager’s approval • Respectfully challenge practices, decisions, or ideas to uphold integrity and ethical standards. Once decisions are made, fully support, and implement agreed-upon course of action • Engage with external publication professionals and industry members to advance the profession • Monitor metrics for key goals, track as needed, and identify opportunities for improvement • Manage publication vendors with a respectful and professional approach Qualifications: • Advanced medical/scientific degree (PhD or PharmD) with 5+ years of experience in healthcare, pharma or scientific publishing • Masters degree with 7+ years of experience in healthcare, pharma or scientific publishing • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent considered with 8+ years of experience in healthcare, pharma or scientific publishing • Extensive knowledge of PUB01-GSOP, ICMJE, GPP, and Pfizer’s publication digital solutions (e.g. Aurora) • Strong publications background in therapy area (I&I/Specialty) • Prior team leadership/management experience preferred Pay Transparency Note Minimal annual base gross salary: 409.500 PLN Annual Bonus: 20% Benefits: company car, Medicover, Multisport, UNIQA, pension plan at Goldman Sachs and other - as per Pfizer Pay Policy. Work Location Assignment: Hybrid The annual base salary for this position ranges from zł409.500,00. This salary range applies to the location Poland - Warsaw. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet colleagues’ needs. Benefits vary by location and can include health care coverage, retirement savings plans, insurance benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefits and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview. Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives ... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience. 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