Associate Director, Global Publications

Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Uxbridge seeks an Associate Director for Global Publications. This role focuses on managing the publication strategy for innovative therapies in hematology and oncology. Candidates should possess an advanced degree and extensive experience in medical communications and publications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a successful track record in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Join us to contribute significantly to groundbreaking research.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency.
• Experience in publications in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Global Publication Planning Team strategy.
• Create strategic annual publication plans.
• Execute on publication tactics consistent with strategies.
• Establish effective partnerships with collaborators and authors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to write/edit scientific manuscripts

Education

Advanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD)

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Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd.

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Uxbridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Associate Director, Global Publications

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Associate Director, Global Publications within Kite Global Medical Affairs. You will partner with internal and external subject matter experts and investigators to execute the publication strategy for key publication tactics including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts in Cell Therapy. You will apply good publication practices and help lead adherence to established publication processes and industry guidelines. This position will report to the Senior Director, Global Publications.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Director, Global Publications to help lead cross-functional, Global Publication Planning Team (GPPT) strategy in alignment with early- and late-stage subject matter experts, cross-functional teams, and alliance partners to create strategic annual publication plans and publish high-impact scientific and medical data
• Work cross-functionally with subject matter experts across all data-generating functions (including, but not limited to, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Translational Medicine, Real World Evidence, Health Economics and Outcomes Research) to execute on tactics consistent with inline and pipeline strategy
• Publications will be in the field of cell therapy primarily in hematological malignancies - therapeutic areas may include lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma
• Work independently to prioritize, execute, review, and edit key tactics consisting of congress abstracts and presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Establish and maintain effective intellectual partnerships with internal collaborators, external scientific and medical external authors and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and alliance partners
• Travel to scientific conferences as needed
• Guide and oversee publication vendors, and manage publications budgets

Basic Qualifications

Advanced degree (Pharm D, MD, PhD) and significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience with focus on scientific/medical publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in publications within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including experience in hematology/oncology and/or cell therapy
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills with individuals, groups, and senior management
• Ability to write/edit scientific manuscripts, posters, and abstracts with a medically strategic mindset
• Working knowledge of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Intellectual Property functions
• Ability to lead and work across multi-disciplinary groups and to lead decision-making discussions
• Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant guidelines (GPP3, ICMJE), laws, industry standard best practices, and corporate policies
• Ability to work under challenging deadlines with key stakeholders

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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