Publication Manager

AstraZeneca

Lead publication strategies and scientific discussions for AstraZeneca’s R&D activities in Japan. Drive scientific publications and manage cross-functional collaboration to enhance clinical decision-making.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeOsaka • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and continuous evolution of scientific publications and presentations for AstraZeneca-sponsored regulatory clinical studies and post-marketing surveillances in Japan.
Drive strategies and guiding principles to maximize the value of publications originating from R&D activities to enhance scientific impact, external reputation, and clinical decision-making in Japan.
Act as a key scientific partner to R&D by leading scientific discussions beyond publication execution, ensuring publications are positioned as strategic scientific assets.
Drive alignment and execution of Japan publication strategies across therapeutic areas, in close collaboration with TA teams, R&D, and global stakeholders, ensuring consistency with TA-level, global, and R&D objectives.
Maximize the scientific and clinical value of R&D-generated data through optimized publication planning, sequencing, and scientific positioning for Japanese healthcare professionals and patients.
Lead the simplification, standardization, and optimization of publication-related processes, including the identification and implementation of AI and automation solutions, to enhance efficiency, quality, and new ways of working.
Lead and actively contribute to scientific discussions on data interpretation, publication scope, and scientific messaging, serving as a scientific discussion leader within cross-functional teams, particularly with R&D and clinical experts.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional publication activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications through effective collaboration with investigators, and global publication leads.
Ensure compliance with international publication guidelines (e.g., ISMPP, GPP) and AstraZeneca Publications Policy, promoting ethical, transparent, and responsible publication practices.
Oversee publication activities across multiple projects, including strategic planning, quality governance, and complex issue resolution.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and quality review for junior and band D staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in medical communications within the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.
Demonstrated experience in developing publication or scientific communication strategies, preferably linked to R&D objectives.
Therapeutic knowledge in oncology (drug development, clinical research, or medical affairs).
Solid knowledge of the drug development process.
Familiarity with regulations, policies, standards, and SOPs, particularly related to the publication process.
Extensive project and budget experience in cross-functional collaboration. ( mandatory for CL E)
Proven experience in communication and negotiation with global teams. ( mandatory for CL E)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and continuous evolution of scientific publications and presentations for AstraZeneca-sponsored regulatory clinical studies and post-marketing surveillances in Japan.
Drive strategies and guiding principles to maximize the value of publications originating from R&D activities to enhance scientific impact, external reputation, and clinical decision-making in Japan.
Act as a key scientific partner to R&D by leading scientific discussions beyond publication execution, ensuring publications are positioned as strategic scientific assets.
Drive alignment and execution of Japan publication strategies across therapeutic areas, in close collaboration with TA teams, R&D, and global stakeholders, ensuring consistency with TA-level, global, and R&D objectives.
Maximize the scientific and clinical value of R&D-generated data through optimized publication planning, sequencing, and scientific positioning for Japanese healthcare professionals and patients.
Lead the simplification, standardization, and optimization of publication-related processes, including the identification and implementation of AI and automation solutions, to enhance efficiency, quality, and new ways of working.
Lead and actively contribute to scientific discussions on data interpretation, publication scope, and scientific messaging, serving as a scientific discussion leader within cross-functional teams, particularly with R&D and clinical experts.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional publication activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications through effective collaboration with investigators, and global publication leads.
Ensure compliance with international publication guidelines (e.g., ISMPP, GPP) and AstraZeneca Publications Policy, promoting ethical, transparent, and responsible publication practices.
Oversee publication activities across multiple projects, including strategic planning, quality governance, and complex issue resolution.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and quality review for junior and band D staff. 🎯 Requirements
Several years of experience in medical communications within the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.
Demonstrated experience in developing publication or scientific communication strategies, preferably linked to R&D objectives.
Therapeutic knowledge in oncology (drug development, clinical research, or medical affairs).
Solid knowledge of the drug development process.
Familiarity with regulations, policies, standards, and SOPs, particularly related to the publication process.
Extensive project and budget experience in cross-functional collaboration. ( mandatory for CL E)
Proven experience in communication and negotiation with global teams. ( mandatory for CL E) Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Technical Commercial Manager 🕒 March 9 Beaulieu International Group 1001 - 5000 🤝 B2B ☁️ SaaS 🌍 Social Impact Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Technical Commercial Manager focused on customer solutions and technical support for the Japanese market. Acting as the key liaison between local partners and the manufacturing facility in China. 🏢 Osaka – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager 🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required View More Manager Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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