Randstad USA
Director, Publication Lead - Center of Excellence
Randstad USA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Director, Global Publications Strategy (Center of Excellence)
12 Month Contract | Remote
$114ph max (w2 only)
Must Haves
Advanced Scientific Degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred
10+ Years in Pharma/Biotech (not just agency or consulting)
Minimum 5 years in one or more of Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications Operations / Governance
Cross-functional exposure and fluency in publication process, compliance, and systems
Publications Systems Expertise: iEnvision or equivalent (PubSTRAT, Datavision) hands-on, not peripheral
System ownership, training, or workflow optimization experience expected
Functional Governance & Compliance Mindset: Proven ability to create, implement, or enforce publication SOPs and compliance frameworks aligned with GPP2022, ICMJE, COPE
Summary
Lead and support the Publication Center of Excellence (CoE) in advancing the company's publication operations, governance, and system excellence globally.
Provide authoritative guidance on publication standards, industry best practices, and operational procedures across company business units and functions.
Act as a key resource for organization-wide queries related to publication governance, compliance, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
Serve as an organizational authority for publication-related queries , ensuring timely and accurate guidance on compliance, standards, and process issues.
Lead or participate in process improvement projects,
collaborating with IT and technical stakeholders to enhance publication systems and workflows.
Manage vendor relationships , including setting expectations, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contractual and quality standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Global Evidence—to align publication activities and strategies.
Drive operational excellence initiatives , including process simplification, system optimization, and efficiency improvements throughout the publication lifecycle.
Provide strategic support to publication teams, as needed, offering expertise in publication processes, publication governance standards, SOPs, and best practices in alignment with GPP, ICMJE, COPE, and company standards.
Support the definition of publication goals, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms, and communicate program progress to stakeholders.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and change management initiatives to promote adoption of publication standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or Master’s in biomedical discipline)
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with significant expertise in scientific publications, Medical Affairs, and publication systems (iEnvision required).
5+ years’ experience in medical publications/communications, or other related areas within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs
In-depth understanding of the scientific publication planning processes, good publication practice (GPP 2022 Update), other publication-related guidelines (ICMJE, COPE) and of scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, etc.)
Experience and knowledge of publication management software/systems
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize operational needs, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder, global environment.
Proven leadership and negotiation skills; commitment to fiscal responsibility and continuous learning.
Proactive, enterprise thinker with multicultural outlook, and the ability to work effectively in a geographically and functionally-dispersed organization
Experience in cross-functional project leadership and vendor management.
Preferred
CMPP certification; experience in budget management
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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$114ph max (w2 only)
Must Haves
Advanced Scientific Degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred
10+ Years in Pharma/Biotech (not just agency or consulting)
Minimum 5 years in one or more of Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications Operations / Governance
Cross-functional exposure and fluency in publication process, compliance, and systems
Publications Systems Expertise: iEnvision or equivalent (PubSTRAT, Datavision) hands-on, not peripheral
System ownership, training, or workflow optimization experience expected
Functional Governance & Compliance Mindset: Proven ability to create, implement, or enforce publication SOPs and compliance frameworks aligned with GPP2022, ICMJE, COPE
Summary
Lead and support the Publication Center of Excellence (CoE) in advancing the company's publication operations, governance, and system excellence globally.
Provide authoritative guidance on publication standards, industry best practices, and operational procedures across company business units and functions.
Act as a key resource for organization-wide queries related to publication governance, compliance, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
Serve as an organizational authority for publication-related queries , ensuring timely and accurate guidance on compliance, standards, and process issues.
Lead or participate in process improvement projects,
collaborating with IT and technical stakeholders to enhance publication systems and workflows.
Manage vendor relationships , including setting expectations, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contractual and quality standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Global Evidence—to align publication activities and strategies.
Drive operational excellence initiatives , including process simplification, system optimization, and efficiency improvements throughout the publication lifecycle.
Provide strategic support to publication teams, as needed, offering expertise in publication processes, publication governance standards, SOPs, and best practices in alignment with GPP, ICMJE, COPE, and company standards.
Support the definition of publication goals, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms, and communicate program progress to stakeholders.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and change management initiatives to promote adoption of publication standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or Master’s in biomedical discipline)
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with significant expertise in scientific publications, Medical Affairs, and publication systems (iEnvision required).
5+ years’ experience in medical publications/communications, or other related areas within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure, in Medical Affairs
In-depth understanding of the scientific publication planning processes, good publication practice (GPP 2022 Update), other publication-related guidelines (ICMJE, COPE) and of scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, etc.)
Experience and knowledge of publication management software/systems
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize operational needs, and thrive in a multi-stakeholder, global environment.
Proven leadership and negotiation skills; commitment to fiscal responsibility and continuous learning.
Proactive, enterprise thinker with multicultural outlook, and the ability to work effectively in a geographically and functionally-dispersed organization
Experience in cross-functional project leadership and vendor management.
Preferred
CMPP certification; experience in budget management
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
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