Medical Publications Lead (Cell Therapy)

We are looking for a Publications Lead to support 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.



This 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.



Location: Uxbridge

Type: Full-Time (40 hours)

Contract: 6 Months

Pay Rate: £550 per day



Key Responsibilities:




- Support and lead publication activities across priority programs, providing flexible coverage for specific assets, workstreams and peak workload periods
- Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time
- Coordinate publication plans, timelines, trackers and milestones throughout the publication lifecycle
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, HEOR, authors, investigators and external experts to ensure alignment and effective execution
- Oversee medical writing agencies and external partners, managing timelines, risks, priorities and deliverable quality
- Ensure all publications comply with ICMJE, GPP and internal standards, maintaining scientific accuracy and audit-ready documentation
- Provide adaptable support across therapeutic areas and publication programs, helping maintain continuity and delivery against evolving business needs




Education & Experience:

Minimum:




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




Essential:




- 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



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