Associate Director, Global Pharmaceutical Communications

Job Description

Associate Director Global Pharmaceutical Communications

The Associate Director Global Pharmaceutical Communications will be part of the Global Pharmaceutical Communications team and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on the development and activation of integrated comprehensive communications strategies and programs in support of our Companys Global Pharmaceutical portfolio (cardio-metabolic immunology ophthalmology and respiratory assets and other hospital & specialty brands) including new assets acquired through strategic business development.

The Associate Director will work under the guidance of a Director on the Global Pharmaceutical Communications team. The role is based in either Rahway NJ or Upper Gwynedd PA as part of our hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop integrated communication strategies and campaigns aligned with the overarching corporate and franchise priorities.

• Co-develop campaigns and ongoing news flow to continually reinforce the value of our Companys medicines among employees the public scientific liaisons investors healthcare professionals payers and advocacy partners.

• Stay current on trends in consumer engagement digital activation and media and pop culture around the world to engage in new approaches to reach consumers on important disease awareness initiatives.

• Monitor the competitive landscape ecosystem and media environment to identify emerging issues relevant to assigned therapeutic areas and opportunities to position our emerging pipeline and portfolio.

• Co-lead communications around expansion of current product portfolio including communications for high priority medical meetings and new product launches.

• Manage public relations agency(ies) and related program budgets to implement best-in-class communications plans.

• Manage high volume of materials (press releases social media content core response documents etc.) through medical and legal review process developing strong and collaborative relationships with review boards.

• Identify opportunities for partnerships with key external organizations and experts in support of business and reputational goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years experience in communications or public relations; healthcare and pharmaceutical experience at a global publicly traded company preferred.

• Product communications experience including managing communications for a high volume of data and regulatory milestones; product launch experience highly desirable.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills across various mediums/channels (e.g. digital print video) for U.S. and global audiences.

• Ability to confidently lead and provide strategic counsel to executives to support business goals.

• Ability to handle crisis communications provide long term strategic communications counsel and deliver on short-term communication tactics and objectives.

• Ability to work successfully across teams and reporting structures in a matrix environment.

• Strong project management skills with proven success managing and executing major projects.

• Keen eye for detail with demonstrated experience managing a high volume of communications through a medical/legal review board.

• Team player collaborative spirit ability to succeed in a fast-paced high-visibility environment.

• Leading traditional and social media and global communications programs.

• Excellent budget management skills; demonstrated ability to connect the dots across multiple agency partners.

Education requirements:

• Minimum of a BA required

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The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

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