Associate Director*

Virtual Company; Clearlake (CA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an experienced Publications Lead to support scientific publication delivery across a cell therapy portfolio during a high‑priority period. This remote, 6–12 month contract offers hands‑on leadership, ownership of key deliverables, and the opportunity to shape high‑quality communications.

You will collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and external authors, manage manuscripts and data readouts, and ensure adherence to ICMJE and GPP guidelines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in life sciences.
• 5–7+ years of medical publications experience in pharma or biotech.
• Experience managing publication deliverables and external medical writing partners.
• Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.
• Strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Comfort with taking over partially developed projects and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with existing Publications Leads to execute publication plans across priority programs, assets, and workstreams.
• Lead manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations from planning through submission and post-publication activities.
• Provide additional support during peak periods, including congress deadlines and key data readouts.
• Manage publication milestones, trackers, calendars, timelines, risks, and competing priorities.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, authors, investigators, and external experts.
• Direct medical writing agencies and review deliverables for scientific accuracy and quality.
• Ensure adherence to ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines, and internal policies.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and follow established publication processes.
• Assume ownership of in-progress projects and flex across assets and deliverables as business needs evolve.

Skills

Independent work

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Medical writing coordination

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD/MD/PharmD/MSc)

Job description

Publications Lead — Cell Therapy

Remote | 6–12 month contract | $90–$100/hour | Potential extension

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Publications Lead to support scientific publication delivery across a cell therapy portfolio during a high-priority period. Working alongside existing Publications Leads, this contractor will provide hands‑on leadership, manage key deliverables, and adapt to shifting priorities.

The ideal candidate can integrate quickly, work independently, and take ownership of new and in‑progress projects to maintain timely, high‑quality scientific communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with existing Publications Leads to execute publication plans across priority programs, assets, and workstreams.
• Lead manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations from planning through submission and post-publication activities.
• Provide additional support during peak periods, including congress deadlines and key data readouts.
• Manage publication milestones, trackers, calendars, timelines, risks, and competing priorities.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, authors, investigators, and external experts.
• Direct medical writing agencies and review deliverables for scientific accuracy and quality.
• Ensure adherence to ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines, and internal policies.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and follow established publication processes.
• Assume ownership of in‑progress projects and flex across assets and deliverables as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences, such as a PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc.
• 5–7+ years of medical publications experience within pharma or biotech.
• Strong knowledge of ICMJE and GPP publication standards.
• Experience managing scientific publication deliverables and external medical writing partners.
• Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding and manage concurrent workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder communication, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Comfort taking over partially developed projects and adapting to changing priorities.