Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract)

Bridgewater, NJ (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the external communications program for a high‑visibility oncology franchise, translating data into compelling narratives for clinicians, media, and stakeholders while aligning closely with brand strategy and field needs.

  • Own, coordinate, and optimize US product communications across congresses, milestones, and issues management.
  • Drive collaboration with US Marketing/Commercial to ensure consistency, speed, and accuracy of messaging and materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute US product communications plans for CARVYKTI, including data milestones, congresses, and issues management.
  • Partner with US Marketing and Commercial teams to align communications with brand strategy, go-to-market plans, and field needs.
  • Execute external communications across media relations, sponsored editorial content, public relations, digital and social media, and data-driven storytelling.
  • Translate complex clinical and real-world data into clear, accurate narratives for external use.
  • Develop briefing materials and talking points for executives, clinicians, and third-party experts, ensuring compliance and appropriate disclosure.
  • Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and quality.
  • Serve as a day-to-day communications liaison with the co-promotion partner.
  • Execute communications through CCRC or PARC review (Legal, Medical, Regulatory) and support issues preparedness and rapid response.
  • Track and report key communications metrics to inform ongoing optimization.
  • Use approved AI tools to support content development, planning, and analytics, applying responsible, compliant AI use to improve efficiency across communications workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications, with oncology or specialty-care experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting US commercial teams, managing agencies, and executing communications in a regulated environment.
  • Oncology and/or hematology experience.
  • Experience working with a co-promotion partner.
  • Familiarity with US medical congress cadence and data communications.
  • Strong execution-focused communicator with sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Reliable partner to US Commercial, Marketing, and Medical teams.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible franchise.
  • Professional and accountable when working with agencies, partners, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.
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Legend Biotech

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Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies. We explore and apply innovative technologies to deliver cutting-edge options for patients around the world.Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, NJ, and our manufacturing footprint includes facilities in the United States, China and the Belgium.

Founded in 2014
Somerset, New Jersey, USA
2.3K employees (32 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
77% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.5%
Direct
36.9%
Referral
4.3%
Social
1.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
31 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years

Funding

Total Funding
$750.5M
Last Raise
$350M
Post IPO Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2023
    Post IPO Equity • $350M
  • Jul 2022
    Post IPO Equity • $250M
  • Apr 2020
    Series A • $150.5M

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