Manager, Rare Diseases Franchise Global Communications

Responsibilities

• Manage communications activities across rare diseases, including both marketed and investigational products, with a focus on lysosomal storage disorders and support for select rare blood disorders as needed, including data and regulatory milestones, congresses, disease education and market-shaping activities.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive external communications plans that support Rare Diseases franchise priorities and align with global business objectives, and manage assigned activities through execution.
• Manage the multichannel editorial calendar for global Rare Diseases franchise communications, coordinating inputs, approvals and timing across workstreams.
• Support and oversee the development and activation of internal communications materials that support franchise priorities and promote consistent messaging across functions and geographies.
• Partner with the in-house digital team on social media strategy, content development and internal approvals related to the Rare Diseases franchise, including product and investigational milestones.
• Work with cross-functional partners to develop and execute thought leadership communications and platforms that support the reputation of the Rare Diseases franchise.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with external communications agencies, providing clear direction, coordinating feedback and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials.
• Manage project timelines across multiple concurrent workstreams, anticipate risks, resolve routine issues and escalate significant concerns when appropriate.
• Provide communications counsel and recommendations to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams on messaging, positioning and reputational considerations, with guidance from the Global Head of Rare Diseases Communications as needed.
• Support communications planning for emerging issues by helping assess reputational risk, align messaging and prepare appropriate stakeholder responses.

Requirements

• Five years of communications experience in the healthcare industry, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications programs across multiple channels, with an understanding of key audiences, business objectives and the regulatory and reputational considerations shaping healthcare communications.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage defined workstreams while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects across teams and geographies, anticipate risks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and business information into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence and judgment to work effectively with senior leaders and partners across functions and geographies.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
• a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
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