Publications Lead (100% Remote)

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Publications Lead (100% Remote)”.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate: $102/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave(as per state policy)

Responsible for leading and executing scientific publication activities across cell therapy programs within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization. Manages end-to-end publication development, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations, while ensuring scientific quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key 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.
  

Required Qualifications

• 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.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com