Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

Northbrook, IL (Remote)

$144K/yr – $206K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and orchestrate US brand external communications from strategy through execution, driving omnichannel campaigns, media engagement, and issue management for priority brands.

  • Lead external campaigns for patients and HCPs
  • Shape media strategies and influencer partnerships
  • Monitor issues and manage internal communications and crisis readiness

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working with brand leads, act as the point of contact for US brand business teams for assigned priority brand(s)
  • Foster business growth and stakeholder trust through a deep understanding and passion for the science, data and business priorities, leading co-creation of external brand communication campaigns
  • Develop and deliver external communications campaigns for patients and/or HCPs to educate on brand value or disease awareness, aligned with business and medical strategy
  • Identify and leverage robust insights to shape effective external brand communication campaigns and ensure high-quality execution through planning and content development
  • Design and execute integrated omnichannel campaigns incorporating innovative engagement approaches, including partnerships with social media influencers (e.g., patients, physicians and other HCPs) to expand reach, credibility and impact
  • Establish measurable outcomes for external communication campaigns in the US market, using findings to refine strategies and tactics
  • Lead strategic communications for major US regulatory milestones, data milestones and US scientific congresses
  • Develop and execute media engagement strategies, including development of core message frameworks
  • Lead media training for US brand spokespeople
  • Identify and execute strategic US media opportunities to position brands and senior commercial and medical affairs leaders as thought leaders

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Life Sciences or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in regional and/or local communication roles within the pharmaceutical or biopharma sector
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and align multiple stakeholders
  • Hands-on experience with healthcare systems, regulatory environments and communications dynamics in key markets
  • Strong business communications acumen gained through experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma sector
  • Experience in planning and executing communication campaigns for regulatory milestones data announcements and congresses
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing external communications campaigns for patient and/or HCP audiences to support brand or disease education
  • Experience leveraging digital engagement approaches, including social media influencers, to extend reach and influence
  • Proven ability to lead brand launches with demonstrable impact
  • Ability to build authentic relationships and trust with stakeholders across diverse markets

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
  • Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
  • Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
  • Referral bonus program
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Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Visit our Global Astellas LinkedIn Community Guidelines to learn more about interacting with this page: https://www.astellas.com/en/global-linkedin-community-guidelines

Founded in 2005
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
12K employees (737 in marketing)
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$144K/yr – $206K/yr

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Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

Astellas Pharma · Northbrook, IL · Remote