Associate Director, Global Publications

Strategic Publication Manager

In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to develop the Integrated Strategic Publication Plan (ISPP) and lead the compliant execution of publications across multiple therapeutic areas. You will ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant scientific publications that advance medical knowledge, support data dissemination, and strengthen CSL Behring's leadership in biotechnology.

This highly visible role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across the enterprise. Under the guidance of the Publications Director, you will partner with Medical Affairs leaders, Compliance, Clinical, HEOR, and other functions to build efficient processes, trackers, SOPs, and governance frameworks that ensure scientific integrity and regulatory compliance. You will also drive innovation in publication metrics and digital engagement, helping us measure and enhance our scientific impact globally. As a more senior member of the publications team, you will also be expected to provide strategic and operational mentorship to less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Partners with cross-functional teams to develop the pub plan and provide first line support for junior team members (eg manager and sr manager)
• Lead operational execution of publication plans in partnership with therapeutic area Medical Leads
• Develop strategic understanding and knowledge of multiple products and therapeutic areas to effectively contribute to strategic publication planning and execution
• Leads PubsHub training and maintenance activities and provides support to junior team members
• Partner closely with team members, Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish and uphold ethical, transparent, and responsible publication practices
• Leads training activities and manage up-to-date training documents with support from junior team members
• Responsible for publication audits (provide guidance to junior colleagues) of pubs with escalation to Director as appropriate. Collaborate enterprise-wide to harmonize processes, SOPs, trackers, and governance frameworks ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Drive publication metrics, share-of-voice dashboards, and usage / citation tracking, to measure and communicate scientific impact. Innovate in data dissemination through digital channels, advanced analytics, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Responsible for representing Global pubs at strategic meetings and provide support to junior team members
• Manage and oversee vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery for responsible therapeutic area publications.
• Provide first line operational and strategic support to junior team members
• Follow and stay abreast of updates to publication-related guidelines including but not limited to International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME), Good Publication Practice (GPP), CONSORT Guidelines, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, and Council of Biology Editors

Qualifications :

Advanced degree in life sciences or medical discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) required for the role.

Valid ISMPP CMPP credential preferred

10+ years of experience in medical publications within the biotech / pharma industry or a medical communications agency.