Senior Publications Manager Global Medical Affairs

Job Description

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary of Job:

The Senior Manager, Publications, Immunology, will be responsible for the planning, operational management, and execution of global medical publications for immunology assets, including rocatinlimab. This role partners closely with the Global Medical Affairs Product Head and Global Head of Publications to ensure the timely, compliant, and high‑quality dissemination of scientific data across the product lifecycle.

The Publications Manager will serve as an operational lead for global publication planning and execution, coordinating internal stakeholders, external authors, and vendor partners to deliver manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations in alignment with global medical strategy, publication standards, and compliance requirements.

Essential Functions:

A summary of key responsibilities includes:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of global publication plans for assigned immunology assets, ensuring alignment with Global Medical Affairs objectives and product lifecycle milestones
• Serve as an operational owner for publication execution, managing timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent projects
• Oversee the end‑to‑end development of scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, from concept through submission and publication
• Provide direction and oversight to internal and external medical writers and publication vendors, ensuring high‑quality outputs that meet scientific, editorial, and compliance standards
• Ensure all publication activities adhere to ICMJE authorship criteria, GPP guidelines, journal/congress requirements, and internal SOPs
• Coordinate author engagement, review cycles, and approvals with investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
• Partners with Global, Regional, and Country Medical Affairs teams to support regional publication execution and alignment with the global plan, as appropriate
• Manage publication budgets, including forecasting, vendor spend tracking, and reconciliation, in collaboration with project managers and finance partners
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in publication planning and tracking systems (e.g., publication management databases, dashboards, and resourcing tools)
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Statistics, Regulatory, Medical Strategy, Legal, and Compliance to ensure efficient and compliant execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of publication processes, tools, and best practices, including identification and implementation of operational efficiencies
• Work effectively within established corporate policies and industry regulations, demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical scientific communication

Job Requirements:

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MSc, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with direct experience in publications management and execution.
• Proven experience developing and operationalizing global publication plans for clinical and scientific data.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ICMJE authorship criteria, GPP guidelines, and publication compliance standards.
• Experience managing medical writing vendors, external agencies, and publication budgets.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment, collaborating with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Dermatology experience highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong project and operational management skills, with the ability to manage multiple publications and timelines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, quality, and compliance in scientific deliverable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey expectations to writers, authors, and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to coordinate and align diverse internal and external contributors.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory environments and ethical standards governing scientific publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution‑oriented, with the ability to anticipate risks and drive issues to resolution.
• Analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear publication strategies and execution plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Non-Technical Skills

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Strong work ethic is required. Detail oriented and excellent follow through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.

Physical Demands: Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Working Conditions: Requires up to 20% domestic and international travel

The anticipated salary for this position will be $146,100 to $185,200.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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