Director, Publication Lead – Center of Excellence

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a

Publication Lead

for one of our prominent clients. This position is

fully remote . Associate Director / Director, Global Scientific Communications & Publications Lead

Client:

Prominent global biopharma company Location:

100% Remote Contract:

12 months (possible extension or conversion) Rate: Associate Director:

$81–$107/hr Director:

$110–$140/hr Overview

We’re seeking accomplished

Scientific Communications and Publications professionals

to support Global Medical Affairs organization. Depending on experience, candidates will be considered for

Associate Director

or

Director

levels. Both roles are highly strategic and cross-functional, shaping publication strategy, governance, and operational excellence. Associate Director – Global Scientific Communications Lead

Focuses on

therapeutic area-level strategy and execution , partnering closely with Medical Affairs to drive publication and communication excellence. Key Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of

global scientific communication and publication plans . Chair publication team meetings and workshops. Partner with

external authors, journals, and vendors

to ensure compliant, high-quality outputs (GPP, ICMJE). Manage vendors and oversee

congress activities , booth content, symposia, and scientific materials. Develop

scientific platforms and messaging

across internal and external initiatives. Qualifications

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or Master’s in biomedical field). 5–7+ years’ experience in

medical affairs, publications, or communications

within pharma/biotech. Strong understanding of publication processes, guidelines, and cross-functional collaboration. CMPP certification preferred. Director – Global Publications Lead

Focuses on

enterprise-level leadership , advancing

Publication Center of Excellence (CoE)

and global governance systems. Key Responsibilities

Lead the

Publication CoE

to enhance global publication operations, standards, and systems. Serve as a

subject matter expert

on publication governance, compliance, and best practices. Partner across functions (Medical Affairs, Clinical, Global Evidence) to align strategy and execution. Drive

process improvement , system optimization (iEnvision), and KPI reporting. Oversee

vendor management , training, and knowledge sharing globally. Qualifications

Advanced degree strongly preferred; Bachelor’s in science/business required. 10+ years in pharma with 5+ years in

publications or medical communications . Proven expertise in

publication systems (iEnvision) , governance, and global process improvement. Deep understanding of

GPP 2022, ICMJE, COPE, CONSORT, PRISMA

standards.

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