Global Publication Director – Oncology

GSK

Global Publications Director leading oncology publication strategy at GSK, a global biopharma company. Driving compliant scientific communications, cross-functional planning, and AI-enabled publication operations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeUpper Providence • Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,425 - $287,375 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Strategic Publication PlanningCross-Functional Team LeadershipPublication Ethics and ComplianceStakeholder Relationship ManagementDigital Transformation in Publications

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Hard Skills

Publications ManagementScientific CommunicationsProject ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingContent DevelopmentKnowledge ManagementAI and Automation IntegrationCompliance Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadershipCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDatavisionIEnvision

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical AffairsGood Publication PracticeICMJE GuidanceScientific EngagementDigital SolutionsEmerging TechnologiesCompliance StandardsOperational ExcellencePublication Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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 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 PowerPoint
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Eligibility to participate in a share based long term incentive program
Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Remote work supported within the hybrid model