Global Publications Lead, PDT

About the role

This Associate Director level role helps turn scientific evidence into high-quality publications that support the communication of research findings for assigned assets and programs. It involves developing and executing global publication strategies aligned with medical objectives, working across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and external partners, and using digital channels and AI-enabled tools to improve publication quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global publication plans aligned with medical strategy and evidence-generation activities
• Lead publication planning and delivery, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations and plain language summaries
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external authors to align priorities, timelines and strategies
• Ensure compliance with publication standards, authorship principles, disclosure requirements and reporting guidelines
• Plan publications as reusable evidence assets and enable derivative content
• Use digital and AI-enabled tools to improve planning, data visualization, workflow and content development
• Monitor publication performance and manage budgets, timelines, vendors and risk

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or healthcare discipline
• 6 to 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a closely related field, depending on degree level
• At least 3 years in scientific publications or publication planning within a global matrix environment
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and digital technologies in publications or scientific communications
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design, biostatistics and clinical data reporting
• Knowledge of publication practices, authorship requirements, disclosure standards and reporting guidelines

The primary location is Cambridge, Massachusetts; internal candidates in Zurich, Switzerland may also be considered. The listed base salary range applies to the primary location and may vary for other locations.