Global Publication Director- Oncology

GlaxoSmithKline; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Global Publications Director to lead strategic publication planning across global and regional teams. The role oversees asset‑level and portfolio publication strategies, ensuring alignment with medical plans and governance standards.

You will manage matrix teams, drive timely execution, and apply GPP and ICMJE guidelines while exploring AI-enabled improvements. Hybrid work with regular on‑site collaboration in a U.S. office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related discipline.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical industry publications/communications.
• 5+ years leading strategic publication plans in pharma/biotech.
• Experience leading cross-functional publication teams and tracking deliverables.
• Experience aligning publication plans with medical strategy and regional needs.
• Experience managing multiple publication projects and timelines.
• Experience communicating strategy, progress, risks, and metrics to senior leaders.
• Experience managing external agency partners and budgets.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead long‑term publication plans aligned with medical strategy and portfolio priorities.
• Direct matrix teams to align global priorities with regional needs.
• Ensure timely execution of publication plans per governance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with an associate director to oversee asset or book of work.
• Advocate for governance and adoption of AI/GenAI in publication processes.

Skills

Publication management

Strategic publication planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

GPP & ICMJE knowledge

AI / GenAI awareness

Project management

Communication to senior leaders

Budget & agency management

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

PhD or MD preferred

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Global Publications Director leads the development of strategic publication plans aligned with Global Medical Plans, medical/scientific communication strategy, and objectives. The role ensures asset‑specific plans connect with broader above‑asset, portfolio, therapy area, disease area, and business publication strategies.

The role leads matrix teams to develop long‑term publication plans and align global priorities with regional and country needs.

The Global Publications Director is responsible for timely execution of publication plans based on priorities, resources, GSK policies, good publication practices, and quality standards. The post‑holder reviews priority publications, oversees publication tracking quality, and supports reporting and monitoring processes.

The Global Publications Director may collaborate with a Publications Associate Director who oversees a specific asset or book of work.

Key attributes include scientific integrity, publication and operational expertise, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, problem solving, agility, and the ability to lead change.

The post‑holder is expected to have a strong understanding of Good Publication Practice (GPP) and ICMJE guidance to support compliant, accurate, and timely publications. The role requires judgment in applying policy and practice recommendations to complex situations involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The role champions innovation in scientific publication planning and execution, including the responsible evaluation, adoption, and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI). The post‑holder identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, insight generation, and stakeholder experience through digital and AI‑enabled solutions while maintaining governance, compliance, and scientific integrity.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications: We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in science, pharmacy, an allied health field, medical communications, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years' pharmaceutical industry experience, including publications management, scientific communications, medical affairs, or external scientific engagement.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing and executing strategic publication plans in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

• Experience leading cross‑functional or matrix publication teams, including setting expectations, aligning stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and managing performance against objectives.

• Experience developing publication plans aligned with medical strategy, regional or country needs, compliance requirements, and scientific communication priorities.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent publication projects or workstreams, including prioritization, timelines, and risk escalation.

• Experience communicating publication strategy, progress, risks, decisions, and metrics to senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, regional or country partners, external experts, agencies, journals, societies, or alliance partners.

• Experience applying publication ethics, Good Publication Practice, ICMJE guidance, company policy, and scientific engagement requirements to publication planning and execution.

• Experience identifying publication‑related compliance, operational, or reputational risks and contributing to mitigation plans or process improvements.

• Experience managing external agency partners, budgets, purchase orders, or related financial processes for scientific communication or publication deliverables.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• PhD, medical degree, or equivalent experience in science, pharmacy, an allied health field, or medical communications, with significant experience as a publications professional.

• Knowledge of GSK processes, Scientific Engagement principles, and operating practices.

• Familiarity with Datavision or iEnvision publication software.

• Experience applying AI, GenAI, automation, or digital technologies to improve productivity, content development, knowledge management, or decision making.

• Experience translating emerging technologies into compliant, scalable solutions that improve the quality, efficiency, and impact of scientific publications.

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid with regular on‑site collaboration expected at a U.S. office. Remote work is supported within the hybrid model.

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Skills

Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing Without Authority, Learning Agility, Literature Reviews, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Presentation Techniques, Regulatory Submissions, Scientific Writing, Strategic Thinking* If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $172,425 to $287,375. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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