Senior Manager, Franchise Communications Respiratory & Immunology

Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $187K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own global communications strategy and execution from Phase 2b through launch, shaping narratives, engaging stakeholders, and driving digital and internal programs.

  • Develop and deliver global communications plans from Phase 2b through launch
  • Build disease and asset narratives and prepare spokespeople
  • Lead stakeholder, media, and digital engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Execution: Develop and deliver 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, employing paid and organic opportunities.
  • Internal Communications: Drive internal understanding and engagement for key assets; partner with leaders and Global Internal Communications.
  • Program Management: Optimize agencies and resources; set objectives and critical metrics; ensure strong project management and measurement.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree; 7-10 years in global pharma/life sciences communications.

Preferred

  • 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.
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Founded in 1999
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77K employees (4,201 in marketing)
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89% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$125K/yr – $187K/yr

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Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,099 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$7.3B
Last Raise
$2B
Post IPO Debt, 19 days ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $2B
  • Jul 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $1.5B
  • Feb 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $2.3B

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.1%
Direct
42%
Referral
9.3%
Social
2.6%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~76.8K