Publications Co-ordinator

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Publications Coordinator</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Help shape high-quality publications for the global life sciences industry</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Established in 2009, <span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BioPhorum</a></span> is a global collaboration platform bringing together over 150 life science organisations — including 18 of the world’s top 20 biopharmaceutical companies — to drive innovation and progress across the industry.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Publications Coordinator to join our team.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 12pt">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt">Role</span></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">The Publications Coordinator will play a key role in managing BioPhorum’s publications process from manuscript development through to final publication.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong editing and proofreading skills with project coordination and stakeholder management. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure publications are delivered on time, to a consistently high standard, and aligned with BioPhorum’s brand and governance requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">What you’ll be doing</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">You’ll be responsible for:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Managing the end-to-end publications process</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Coordinating publication schedules and tracking deadlines</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Copy-editing, proofreading, and improving technical content for clarity and impact</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Supporting peer review and external journal submission processes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Managing external suppliers including designers, proofreaders, and agencies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Coordinating stakeholder feedback and revisions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Maintaining publication records, repositories, and governance documentation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Supporting the development of templates, style guides, and publication processes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Monitoring publication budgets and reporting progress updates</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About You</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">We’re looking for someone who is:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">A strong writer and editor, able to simplify and improve complex content</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Confident working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Experienced working with digital tools and content management systems</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">You’ll ideally have experience in:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Publications coordination, editing, copywriting, or content management</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Managing review and approval processes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt">Working within professional, scientific, technical, or B2B environments</span></li> <li>Experience within life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries would be advantageous but is not essential.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Why Join BioPhorum?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation at the centre of global life sciences collaboration. You’ll work on meaningful industry publications, contribute to high-profile outputs, and play an important role in maintaining the quality and reputation of BioPhorum’s content.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Location</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt">This is a home-based role within the UK, with occasional international travel required to support BioPhorum events and activities.</span></p>

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