Director of Communications, Global Respiratory & Immunology

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and d eliver global communications plans from Phase 2b through launch with consideration of the full franchise, including milestones, data readouts, regulatory events, con gress presence, partnerships and driven responses.
• Narrative & Content: Build compelling disease and asset narratives with clear messages and proof points; produce press releases, Q&As and materials for global and local use; prepare and train spokespeople.
• Stakeholder & Media Engagement: Collaborate with global/regional media and country teams; support investor communications with Investor Relations; engage external experts and investigators.
• Digital & Social: Lead deployment across corporate digital/social channels, using paid and organic opportunities.
• Internal Communications: Drive internal understanding and engagement for key assets; partner with leaders and Global Internal Communications.
• Patient Advocacy: Build relationships and co-create programs with patient groups to advise strategy and drive shared agendas in coordination with the Policy & Advocacy team for R&I
• Issues & Crisis: Lead issues preparedness and crisis management, including scenario planning, training, tracking and alignment across markets.
• Program Management: Optimize agencies and resources; set objectives and critical metrics; ensure strong project management and measurement.

Requirements

• Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree; 10-15 years in global pharma/life sciences communications.
• Expertise: Proven delivery of strategic, content-rich programs; deep understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, and stakeholder perspectives (physicians, payers, patients).
• Advisory & Influence: Credible advisor to senior leaders; adept at translating strategy into communications (including PowerPoint and digital); strong cross-functional and cross-geography influence.
• Issues Leadership: Significant experience in issues preparedness/management for global brands.
• Digital & Internal Comms: Strong track record in organic/paid digital; effective internal engagement and change communications.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership, coaching ability, and collaborative ways of working.
• Global Mindset: Cultural fluency; combines critical thinking with hands-on delivery; skilled at simplifying scientific/technical content for varied audiences.

Benefits

• Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
• The annual base pay for this position ranges from $146,716.80 to $220,075.20 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.