Publications Lead
Location: Foster City, California
Country: United States
Category: Clinical Development and Operations
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: October 30, 2026
Job ID: 653439
Job Description
Publications Lead
Pay: $95 - $102.19 per hour
Duration: 6 months
Location: Fully Remote
Overview
The Publications Lead (Contractor) supports the delivery of scientific publications across one or more therapeutic areas during a high-priority period. This role works alongside existing Publications Leads to provide additional leadership, executional support, and flexibility across the portfolio.
The position is suited for an experienced publications professional who can quickly embed within the team, independently manage key deliverables, and flex across priorities as needed to ensure timely, high-quality scientific communication.
Flexible Publication Leadership
- Partner with existing Publications Leads to support delivery of publication plans across priority programs
- Step in to lead specific publications, workstreams, or assets as needed
- Provide additional bandwidth during peak periods (e.g., congress timelines, key data readouts)
End-to-End Publication Execution
- Lead development and execution of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
- Manage publication lifecycle from planning through submission and post-publication activities
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with agreed timelines
- Track publication milestones and maintain publication trackers and calendars
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
- Interface with authors, investigators, and external experts
- Support publication planning discussions and decision-making as needed
Vendor & Project Oversight
- Provide direction to medical writing agencies and review deliverables for scientific quality
- Manage timelines, risks, and competing priorities across multiple deliverables
- Ensure efficient execution across internal teams and external partners
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all publications adhere to ICMJE, GPP, and internal policies
- Maintain scientific rigor and accuracy across all outputs
- Support audit-ready documentation and adherence to publication processes
Adaptive Support Across the Portfolio
- Flex across therapeutic areas, assets, or deliverables based on evolving business needs
- Pick up in-flight projects or support areas requiring additional focus
- Help maintain continuity and momentum across publication activities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in life sciences
- 5-7+ years of experience in medical publications within pharma/biotech
- Strong knowledge of publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP)
Key Skills
- Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding
- Strong prioritization and ability to manage parallel workstreams
- Comfortable stepping into partially developed projects
- Clear, pragmatic communication with stakeholders in a compliance-driven environment
- Strong quality mindset and attention to detail
Contract Details
- Duration: 6-12 months, potential extension
- Location: Remote
- Therapeutic area: Cell Therapy
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