Publications Lead (100% Remote)
About The Position
The Publications Lead is responsible for leading and executing scientific publication activities across cell therapy programs within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization. The role manages end-to-end publication development—including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations—while ensuring scientific quality, compliance, and timely delivery. The position supports multiple therapeutic programs and requires ownership of ongoing projects with minimal onboarding. This is a long-term contract with the possibility of extension. The stated pay rate is $102 per hour on W-2. Company benefits include medical coverage and paid sick leave according to state policy.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences: PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc.
- 5–7+ years of medical publications experience within pharma or biotech.
- Strong knowledge of ICMJE and GPP publication guidelines.
- Experience managing publication projects, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent project management, prioritization, communication, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Lead publication planning and execution across manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
- Manage publications from initial planning through submission and post-publication activities.
- Coordinate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, investigators, authors, and external experts.
- Oversee medical writing agencies, review deliverables, and manage timelines and risks.
- Maintain publication trackers, calendars, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with ICMJE, GPP, and internal publication policies.
- Support multiple therapeutic programs and take ownership of ongoing projects with minimal onboarding.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Paid sick leave as per state policy
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Career Level
Senior
