Therapeutic Area Communications (Associate Director)

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