Global Publication Lead, Medical Affairs

This is what you will do

The Global Publication Lead is responsible for defining and executing the global publication strategy and tactical publication plan for all global studies or all studies run by affiliates with a global impact, included in the Global Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (iEGPs).

The role ensures timely, compliant, and impactful dissemination of scientific data through international congress presentations and international peer reviewed publications, aligned with the overall medical and commercial strategy of the products at global level and for the prioritized geographies.

You will be responsible for

Key Duties and Responsibilities:     

Publication Strategy & Planning

• Define the overall global publication strategy across the Evidence Generation Plan in alignment with Global Medical Affairs and product strategies
• Develop and maintain global integrated publication plans for each study run by global functions as part of IEGP including subanalyses, post hoc analyses, pooled data analyses etc of studies conducted by GMA or Global Clinical Development
• Prioritize data dissemination opportunities based on: Scientific value and novelty of data; Product lifecycle stage; Medical and commercial strategic needs; Geographic relevance and priorities

Congress & Abstract Strategy

• Identify and recommend target international scientific congresses and coordinates affiliates activity in terms of targeting national congresses with “anchor” abstracts
• Oversee global abstract planning, submission timelines, and approvals
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure scientific consistency and strategic positioning of congress deliverables

Manuscript & Journal Strategy

Define manuscript strategy for each study, including:

• Primary, secondary, and exploratory publications
• Target international journals (tiered approach based on impact factor, audience, and geography)
• Recommend appropriate international journals depending on the data and strategic objectives and geographical scope
• Oversee the writing, review, submission, revision, and publication process for manuscripts
• Manage relationships with external medical writers and publication vendors, where applicable

The person will:

• work in close partnership with Global Evidence Generation and medical leads / managers, Global Clinical Development functions (incl. Statistics and data managers), GVA team, global commercial team
• ensure alignment between publication plans and Evidence Generation priorities, medical strategies, product and indication strategies, geographic scope and priorities
• act as the central publication point of contact for EGP related studies
• ensure all publication activities comply with company policies and SOPs, GPP (Good Publication Practice) guidelines, authorship and disclosure requirements, regulatory and ethical standards, will support and follow the approval workflows
• monitor progress, timelines, and deliverables across all EGP publications 

You will need to have

• Advanced degree preferred: MD, PhD, PharmD, or MSc in life sciences or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in similar role in pharmaceutical companies.
• Strong knowledge of scientific congress landscape, peer reviewed journals, publication ethics and compliance standards
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate data into impactful publication plans.
• Excellent understanding of clinical development and evidence generation.
• Ability to balance scientific rigor with strategic business needs.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Project management capability with excellent attention to detail and timelines.
• Fluent in Italian and English (oral and written communication)

We would prefer for you to have

• Experience working in Global Medical Affairs functions
• Exposure to respiratory area

Location

The role is based in Parma, Italy, with hybrid working arrangement including both remote working and working in presence.

Compensation Range