Amgen
Publication Coordinator, Scientific Communications Operations
India - Hyderabad · full-time · onsite
Company's own boardBachelor's degree2–6 yrs
First seen Oct 23 · seen live today · from Amgen's own Workday board
Skills mentioned
salesforceexcel
The posting, as published
Career Category
Scientific
Job Description
The Scientific Communications Publication Coordinator provides end-to-end operational support across the publication development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of Amgen’s scientific communication strategy. This role is accountable for maintaining publication records in Amgen’s Salesforce platform, driving timeline adherence, coordinating review and approval activities with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that ICMJE criteria and SOPs are adhered to.
Reporting to the Scientific Communications Operations Sr Manager in Hyderabad, the Publication Coordinator partners closely with medical writers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to keep publication processes on track and in alignment with Amgen’s publication policies and compliance requirements.
Qualified candidates will possess excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
Innovation, process improvement, efficiency, compliance, transparency, traceability, and quality are at the core of our work. Results will be achieved in a manner that embodies Amgen’s culture and values, fosters trust and respect in team collaboration settings and partnerships, holds ethics as a foundational base in all manner of work activities, and exemplifies a philosophy of continuous team and personal improvement.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Creating, updating, and maintaining accurate publication records in Salesforce system of record
Tracking project milestones, sending reminders, and capturing stakeholder feedback to support on-time publication delivery
Coordinating author communications, including author invitations, reviews, and approvals, with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborating with writers and subject matter experts to circulate drafts and manage timelines
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SOPs, best practices, and product team dynamics in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
Ensuring adherence to publication policies and escalating potential compliance issues in a timely manner
Conducting compliance checks to confirm alignment with industry standards (e.g., ICMJE) and Amgen requirements
Using productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 applications) and custom AI and automation tools to support daily activities
Ensuring consistent, high-quality data entry
Participating in publication planning and strategy discussions to ensure currency in record-keeping
Circulate publication drafts for review, track feedback, and ensure comments are captured and addressed.
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or Associate's Degree and 2 - 6 years in medical publications or editorial work
Functional Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or other healthcare settings
Proven success in dynamic, matrixed teams
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, time management, and decision-making skills
Customer-service mindset; proactive problem solving and critical thinking
Familiarity with project management tools and best practices
Hands-on experience with Salesforce, iEnvision, Datavision, PubStrat, or similar publication management platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Working knowledge of reporting logic and metrics
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of principals of customer service as applied to internal customers and external partners
Competencies:
Effective collaboration across cross-functional and global teams
Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple deliverables
Proactive communication and issue escalation
High attention to detail, ensuring audit-ready records
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong self-awareness and sense of accountability, transparency, approachability, objectivity, and open-mindedness
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