Lead, Global Medical Publications
Reports to: Head of Global Medical Communications and Training
The Lead, Global Medical Publications is responsible for developing and executing the global scientific publication strategy across the company’s portfolio. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant dissemination of clinical and scientific data through peer-reviewed journals, congress presentations, and other scientific platforms. This role will oversee the publication strategy team and working group and collaborate cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, and commercial teams to support the company’s scientific and medical objectives.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and lead the global publication strategy for pipeline and marketed products across all therapeutic areas.
- Ensure alignment with global medical and clinical development strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for publication planning and execution across internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead development of publications (congress abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts)
- Lead execution of publication-focused gap analysis and strategic publication planning
- Ensure global publication strategy supports all regions and is executed compliantly
- Maintain comprehensive compliance documentation and audit trails for all publication activities to ensure adherence to regulatory agency requirements and internal Corporate Integrity Agreements
- Publication Planning & Execution
- Oversee the development and maintenance of strategic publication plans, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality effective, scientifically rigorous publications in accordance with GPP, ICMJE and company policies.
- Manage relationships with external authors, medical writers, and publication agencies, while ensuring global compliance requirements with FCPA and other applicable local regulations.
- Develop internal communication plans to engage key stakeholders and increase information sharing and transparency across the organization. Lead and manage ongoing and evolving workstreams for input on critical topics to proactively address gaps in communications and alignment. Develop and maintain effective means of ensuring transparency and feedback.
- Ensure all international publication activities comply with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requirements and applicable local regulations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and integration of publication activities.
- Collaborate with regional medical teams to ensure global plans are adapted to local needs and timelines.
- Coordinate with compliance and legal teams to ensure all publication activities meet regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Governance & Compliance
- Lead publication review committees and ensure all publications undergo appropriate internal review and approval.
- Ensure compliance with global publication standards, ethical guidelines, and transparency requirements (e.g., disclosure of authorship, funding, and conflicts of interest).
- Maintain current knowledge of PhRMA Code requirements and ensure team adherence to all applicable industry standards.
- Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor an effective global publications team.
- Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide regular compliance training and updates to team members on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Who You Are:
- Required Skills:
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a life sciences discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in medical publications within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communications industry.
- Proven experience in developing and executing global publication strategies.
- Deep understanding of publication guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE), scientific writing, and congress planning.
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FDA guidance on distributing scientific and medical publications.
- Understanding of Anti-Kickback Statute requirements as they apply to publication activities.
- Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with publication planning tools (e.g., Datavision, PubSTRAT).
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
- Multilingual or experience working in multicultural environments.
- CMPP Certification preferred.
Additional Information:
The base compensation range for this role is: $222,017-$258,772.
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
In addition to compensation, ITF offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness & weight-loss reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Generous vacation time
- End-of-year shutdown time off
- Up to 12 company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
If you’re the right fit, please submit your resume or CV using the email link below.
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