Product Communication & Public Relations - Oncology Lead (Contract)

USA (Remote)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own US communications for a high-stakes oncology franchise, aligning brand strategy with clinical data storytelling and rapid-response issues management.

  • Lead US product communications plans and data-driven storytelling across media, congresses, and external publications.
  • Coordinate with US Marketing/Commercial and the co-promotion partner to ensure compliant messaging and rapid-response readiness.
  • Translate complex clinical and real-world data into executive-ready narratives and briefing 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.