Global Publication Director – Oncology

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional publication teams to develop strategic publication plans and execution tactics
• Partner with Medical to integrate publication plans into the medical strategic framework
• Ensure global, regional, and country alignment and input with the Regional Publications team
• Maintain scientific knowledge of assigned assets, publication content, and publication rationale
• Align above-asset publication strategy with individual asset publication plans
• Communicate publication plans to varied audiences, including senior management
• Oversee publication plan execution within best-practice and governance frameworks
• Manage external agencies supporting publication deliverables
• Maintain scientific integrity and ethics and ensure adherence to company policy and values
• Manage financial, contractual, and vendor-related aspects of assigned projects
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, product teams, LOCs, and external partners
• Serve as publications expert and point of contact for consultants, advisors, external experts, journals, and professional societies
• Act as spokesperson for publications within assigned disease areas or asset groups
• Manage complex stakeholder networks and tailor communications to functional and seniority-level needs
• Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting overall team objectives
• Drive adoption of AI, GenAI, automation, and digital solutions in publication planning, development, execution, and reporting
• Evaluate, implement, and scale technologies for content development, knowledge management, operational excellence, and data-driven decisions
• Champion digital transformation with appropriate governance, compliance, and future-ready capabilities
• Recognize emerging compliance risks, contribute to mitigation plans, and establish enterprise best practices

• 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
• 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 work streams, including prioritization, timelines, and risk escalation
• Experience communicating publication strategy, progress, risks, decisions, and metrics to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Experience applying publication ethics, Good Publication Practice, ICMJE guidance, company policy, and scientific engagement requirements
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• PhD, medical degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field (preferred)
• Knowledge of GSK processes, Scientific Engagement principles, and operating practices (preferred)
• Familiarity with Datavision or iEnvision publication software (preferred)
• Experience applying AI, GenAI, automation, or digital technologies to improve productivity, content development, knowledge management, or decision making (preferred)
• Experience translating emerging technologies into compliant, scalable solutions (preferred)
• Ability to submit a CV and short cover letter

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic publication plans within the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring alignment with medical strategies and compliance requirements. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and external agency partnerships while driving digital transformation and operational excellence.