Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

Northbrook, IL (Hybrid)

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

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive brand external and internal communications programs in the US, leading omnichannel campaigns, media strategy, issues management, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth.

  • Own external communications campaigns for patients and HCPs and lead major US media engagements.
  • Develop internal communications strategies and measures; collaborate with Corporate, R&D Communications and IR.
  • Manage issues monitoring and strategic counsel for brand-related opportunities and crises.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • External Communications (75%)
  • Brand Communications - Working with brand leads, act as the point of contact for US brand business teams for assigned priority brand(s)
  • - Foster business growth and stakeholder trust through a deep understanding and passion for the science, data and business priorities, leading co-creation of external brand communication campaigns
  • - 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
  • - Identify and leverage robust insights to shape effective external brand communication campaigns and ensure high-quality execution through planning and content development
  • - Design 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

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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Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

Astellas Pharma · Northbrook, IL · Hybrid