Job Description

Purpose: The purpose of the Scientific Communications Specialist role is to support the Scientific Communications team and other functions to produce documents of high quality. Primary responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. 1.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Scientific Communications Document Support a.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Ensure timely delivery of error-free, high-quality documents (abstracts and posters) that meet international standards of written English u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 i.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Edit and format abstracts and posters to meet the congress guidelines u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 ii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Correct errors in grammar, style, formatting, and syntax. Identify and fix flaws in logic and flow u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Follow style guides/templates provided by the team u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iv.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Follow best practices based on Lilly internal standards u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 v.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Verify data against source files, ensure accuracy and consistency of data and content within and between related documents b.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Document finalization/publishing services u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 i.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Review and format Word, Powerpoint or PDF files to as per congress specifications u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 ii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Render the Word files into PDF u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iii.u00A0u00A0u00A0 Review the PDFs and edit them as needed to ensure that all requirements are met c.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Document Management u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 i.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Launch shells and manage document metadata u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 ii.u00A0u00A0u00A0 Support scientists and other functions with processing publications through steps such as editing, data integrity review, approval and submission to specified venues. Track status, milestones & associated documentation u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Manage Datavision, including data steward/project management responsibilities u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iv.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Support encoring efforts across therapy areas, functions and regions, by editing, adapting word counts per venue guidelines and completing other steps in the publicationu2019s procedure, as required u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 v.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Obtain and process copyright transfer and authorship agreements verify data and references for accuracy create figures and diagrams, coordinate and/or conduct translation and/or validation, ensure all steps of the submission process are executed u00A0u00A0u00A0 d.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 General expectations u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 i.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Maintain a strong customer focus u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 ii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Accountable for achieving timelines by managing activities efficiently and proactively utilize ability to understand and apply team communication strategies to work products u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iii.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Coach new Specialists or others requiring development in core areas u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 iv.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Coordinate with vendors if any of the aforementioned activities are outsourced 2.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Process efficiency and technology advancement a.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Maintain proficiency in applicable software, tools, processes, and workflows b.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Use creativity to introduce new tools, processes, and structure to accomplish broader organizational goals and meet standards while providing solutions to streamline team workflow c.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Improve document processes by establishing uniform cross-organizational practices suggest process or tool enhancements to improve effectiveness and minimize redundancy between databases and other tools 3.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Therapeutic & Disease State Management a.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Understand key priorities and communication strategies across therapeutic areas and/or organizational units b.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Maintain a working knowledge of product and disease state information c.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Continue to develop therapeutic knowledge and be familiar with trial design, rationale, and data. Apply this knowledge in activities listed above Minimum Qualification Requirements: Bachelor\'s/ Master\'s degree Experience: 3-8 years Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate solutions to complex technical challenges with cross-functional colleagues, external vendors and customers Demonstrated project management and time management skills Cognitive abilities, including verbal reasoning, attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical ability Interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible in varying environments Ability to utilize high-level end-user computer skills (e.g., word processing, tables and graphics, spreadsheets, presentations and templates) Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, within and across culturally and geographically diverse environments Proven ability to assemble, share and apply key learnings across multiple projects Other Information/Additional Preferences: Specialized knowledge of editing & proofreading techniques Knowledge of medical and statistical terminology willingness to expend effort in acquiring scientific knowledge and understand strategic issues General knowledge of scientific literature search and retrieval Limited travel, up to approximately 10%

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