Senior Remote Publications Lead - Biopharma

ATR International; San Mateo (CA); Remote; USD 141,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International is seeking an experienced Publications Lead on a remote contract basis to support scientific publication delivery across therapeutic areas. This role requires senior expertise to lead specific publications and campaigns, working with authors, investigators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality communications.

You will manage development from planning to submission, maintain trackers, and adapt to evolving priorities during peak data readouts and congress

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences.
• 5–7+ years of medical publications experience in pharma/biotech.
• In-depth knowledge of publication guidelines (ICMJE, GPP).
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.
• Excellent prioritization and communication in compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Flexible Publication Leadership: support delivery of publication plans across priority programs; lead publications, workstreams, or assets; provide bandwidth during peak congress timelines and key data readouts.
• End-to-End Publication Execution: lead development and execution of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations from planning through submission and post-publication activities; maintain publication trackers and calendars.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR and external authors, investigators, and experts.
• Vendor & Project Oversight: direct medical writing agencies, review deliverables for quality, manage timelines and risks.
• Compliance & Quality: ensure publications adhere to ICMJE, GPP and internal policies with audit-ready docs.
• Adaptive Support: flex across therapeutic areas and projects based on business needs.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Compliance-driven

Education

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in life sciences

Job description

ATR International is seeking an experienced Publications Lead on a remote contract basis to support scientific publication delivery across therapeutic areas. This role requires senior expertise to lead specific publications and campaigns, working with authors, investigators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality communications.

You will manage development from planning to submission, maintain trackers, and adapt to evolving priorities during peak data readouts and congress