Director, Global Medical Publications

Director, Global Medical Publications - Remote (but must be flexible with hours)

We are seeking a Director, Global Medical Publications to join our team, working in close partnership with pharmaceutical clients to develop and execute strategic global publication plans across various therapeutic areas. As a key advisor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, medical strategy, epidemiology, medical evidence, and communications, to align publication strategies with client goals and ensure adherence to scientific and regulatory standards.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end global publication process, ensuring high-quality, impactful publications that meet client expectations and comply with industry standards. You will be responsible for guiding publication strategy, managing key stakeholders, and driving excellence in scientific communication.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, management, and execution of global publication strategies for pharmaceutical clients across multiple therapeutic areas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as medical affairs, medical strategy, epidemiology, and medical communications teams. Act as a strategic advisor to clients, aligning publication plans with overarching product or disease area strategies to ensure impactful scientific messaging.
• Ensure that all publication activities comply with industry guidelines, including GPP 2022, ICMJE, CONSORT, and other relevant best practices.
• Uphold best practices in medical publication, ensuring that all deliverables meet both scientific excellence and compliance with legal/regulatory standards.
• Provide direction and guidance to medical writers regarding assigned projects ensuring a high-quality and timely work product. Conduct review of publication projects for quality and alignment with medical/scientific objectives.
• Coordinate with external authors, journals, and third-party vendors to guarantee the timely and successful delivery of high-quality publications.
• Provide mentoring and training support on publication best practices and communication standards to internal medical writers and provide input and feedback regarding their work product/quality.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and diverse thought, encouraging transparency in all publication-related activities.
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for publication activities, ensuring financial stewardship in the execution of publication projects.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the Indegene’s approach to publication strategy and execution, keeping pace with industry trends.

Education:

• Advanced degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.), or a master’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, with experience across multiple therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, immunology, cardiology, rare diseases).
• 10-12 years in the pharmaceutical or medical communications industry, with 8+ years in the Publications Team within Medical Affairs functions, and a proven ability to manage complex publication projects within timelines.
• Proficiency in clinical/scientific publication structure, content, and quality. Deep understanding of scientific publication planning processes and guidelines and familiarity with scientific reporting standards (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA). ISMPP CMPP Certification desirable
• Good knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques. Ability to understand and interpret clinical data and strategic concepts.
• Collaborative teamwork track record. Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
• Experience in a client-driven environment, managing relationships with pharmaceutical clients.
• Global mindset, capable of navigating the challenges of working in geographically dispersed teams.
• Strategic, proactive thinker, with ability to recommend and implement innovation as well as key industry transformation trends in publication practice.