Publications Lead

Publications Lead

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

• EEO Statement

• The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.