Pharma Job at Pfizer | Apply Now for the Publications Management Associate Role
Pfizer is hiring a Publications Management Associate in Chennai to support its Scientific Publication Committees (SPCs) and maintain accurate, compliant publication records within the Aurora system. This Pharma Job at Pfizer involves close coordination with internal teams, authors, and external agencies to ensure scientific transparency and data integrity across Pfizer’s global publication portfolio.
- Role: Publications Management Associate
- Location: Chennai, India
- Job ID: 4943659
About Pfizer:
Pfizer is one of the world’s leading science-driven biopharmaceutical companies, dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that improve health outcomes worldwide. Joining Pfizer means using your power for purpose—helping ensure the transparency and trust of our global research.
Role Overview:
As part of Pfizer’s Pfizer Careers, you will support Scientific Publication Committees (SPCs) by creating and maintaining accurate publication records in Aurora, Pfizer’s Salesforce-based publication management system. You will work closely with Publications Specialists, medical writers, authors, and agencies, ensuring compliance with Pfizer’s publication SOPs.
Key Responsibilities:
Aurora Recordkeeping and Compliance:
- Create and maintain accurate records in the Aurora publications system.
- Ensure adherence to Pfizer’s publication SOPs and compliance requirements.
- Manage metadata, document links, and collaborator information.
- Route publication drafts for review and approval.
- Update final records with file and citation details.
- Conduct data integrity checks to support dashboards and reports.
Collaboration and System Improvement:
- Partner with Publications Specialists to track and report publication progress.
- Participate in SPC meetings when required.
- Contribute to improving Aurora’s business rules, documentation, and training materials.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Aurora updates.
- Assist with data migration and quality control during system integrations.
- Help track primary manuscript submissions and open-access metrics.
What You Need (Minimum Requirements):
- Bachelor’s degree (any field) or Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in pharma/biotech, publications, or data management.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple records.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Salesforce-based platforms (Aurora experience preferred).
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
- Knowledge of ICMJE/GPP publication practices and citation formats.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team.
- Strong data entry and organizational skills.
Why Join Pfizer Careers?
At Pfizer, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You’ll collaborate across global teams, work on meaningful scientific projects, and contribute to research transparency that shapes the future of healthcare.
