Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director) at Astellas Pharma | Northbrook, IL | $144K/yr – $206K/yr

Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

Northbrook, IL (Remote)

$144K/yr – $206K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFt

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own external communications for a US brand, shaping patient/HCP education, influencer-enabled omnichannel campaigns, and issue management around regulatory milestones and media relations.

External Communications: Develop and lead campaigns for patients and HCPs with robust insights and high-quality planning.
Omnichannel and Influencers: Design integrated campaigns including social media influencers to expand reach and credibility.
Issues and Regulatory Leadership: Monitor media, manage issues, and steer communications for regulatory milestones, data disclosures, and congresses.

Job Description

External Communications (75%). 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
Brand Communications: Identify and leverage robust insights to shape effective external brand communication campaigns and ensure high-quality execution through planning and content development
Develop 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
Lead strategic projects to support additional business growth or enhance the capabilities of the US Brand communications team
Issues Management: Proactively monitor and analyze US media to identify and manage brand-related issues that may impact stakeholder trust or Company reputation

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

Astellas Pharma

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Founded in 2001

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2.2K employees (101 in marketing)

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