VP, Head of Communications

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Recruit and manage a communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy.
• Responsible for all internal communications including the intranet site, Video wall, Town Hall meeting preparation and agenda, Blog for ET members.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development.
• Actively engage, cultivate, and manage press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding special events, public announcements, and other projects.
• Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed.
• Act as point person on media interactions that help promote and/or impact the organization.
• Oversee development of all Incyte's print communications including the communications including Incyte's website and news media; manage relationships with associated vendors.
• Communications Operations

Requirements

• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized.
• Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communication, media relations, and marketing strategy/program to advance Incyte's business goals.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with leaders at all levels up through the executive leadership level.
• Extensive experience in a senior management role within or working with the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred.

Preferred

• An degree in Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.