Associate Director for Publications

LeadStack Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

LeadStack Inc. seeks an Associate Director / Publications Lead for a 6–12 month contract. The role is 100% remote with W2 pay at $80–$100 per hour.

You will lead publication efforts across one or more therapeutic areas, embedding quickly within the team and coordinating with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and HEOR stakeholders. Responsibilities include end-to-end manuscript development, managing publication lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with ICMJE and GPP guidelines while enabling timely,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences.
• 5-7+ years of medical publications experience.
• Knowledge of ICMJE and GPP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Manage publication lifecycle from planning to submission and post-publication activities.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with timelines and track milestones.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, and external experts.
• Provide direction to medical writing agencies and review deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with ICMJE, GPP, and internal policies.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Communication

Quality mindset

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

PharmD

MD

MSc in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director / Publications Lead

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 6 - 12 Months Contract - Potential extension

Pay rate: $80/hr – $100/hr on W2

Overview

• The Publications Lead (Contractor) supports the delivery of scientific publications across one or more therapeutic areas during a high-priority period. This role works alongside existing Publications Leads to provide additional leadership, executional support, and flexibility across the portfolio.
• The position is suited for an experienced publications professional who can quickly embed within the team, independently manage key deliverables, and flex across priorities as needed to ensure timely, high-quality scientific communication.
• Partner with existing Publications Leads to support delivery of publication plans across priority programs
• Step in to lead specific publications, workstreams, or assets as needed
• Provide additional bandwidth during peak periods (e.g., congress timelines, key data readouts)

End-to-End Publication Execution

• Lead development and execution of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
• Manage publication lifecycle from planning through submission and post-publication activities
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with agreed timelines
• Track publication milestones and maintain publication trackers and calendars

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Interface with authors, investigators, and external experts
• Support publication planning discussions and decision-making as needed
• Provide direction to medical writing agencies and review deliverables for scientific quality
• Manage timelines, risks, and competing priorities across multiple deliverables
• Ensure efficient execution across internal teams and external partners

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all publications adhere to ICMJE, GPP, and internal policies
• Maintain scientific rigor and accuracy across all outputs
• Support audit-ready documentation and adherence to publication processes

Adaptive Support Across the Portfolio

• Flex across therapeutic areas, assets, or deliverables based on evolving business needs
• Pick up in-flight projects or support areas requiring additional focus
• Help maintain continuity and momentum across publication activities

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in life sciences
• 5-7+ years of experience in medical publications within pharma/biotech
• Strong knowledge of publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP)

Key Skills

• Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding
• Strong prioritization and ability to manage parallel workstreams
• Comfortable stepping into partially developed projects
• Clear, pragmatic communication with stakeholders in a compliance-driven environment
• Strong quality mindset and attention to detail