Head of Corporate Affairs, North America
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 260000 - 367000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role:
As the Head of Corporate Affairs North America you will be at the forefront of shaping and implementing an integrated corporate affairs strategy that aligns with the regions business objectives. This pivotal role encompasses product public communications internal communications issues management and executive communications. You will counsel the North America President and Senior Management team providing insights highlighting opportunities and designing strategies to address evolving reputation trends and elevate the profile of Biogen and the President within the community. Your expertise in writing will enable you to capture the Presidents voice and translate their vision into impactful internal and external programs. Additionally you will oversee patient advocacy engagement and represent North Americas needs in global corporate affairs initiatives branding and corporate responsibility strategies. This role involves leading Biogens Corporate Affairs collaboration with key partners and playing a significant role in preparing for successful launches in areas such as Rare Disease Lupus and Nephrology. Your leadership and ability to navigate a matrix organization will be crucial in driving business strategies through impactful communication programs that effectively position the company with key stakeholders.
What Youll Do:
Lead a team to drive North America product Public Relations in collaboration with Marketing Global Communications Public Policy and Patient Advocacy teams.
Provide strategic counsel to the North America President on communications impacting Biogens reputation.
Lead external digital and thought leadership strategy for the NA President to enhance Biogens reputation.
Develop and execute PR strategy and drive plan execution messaging initiatives and impactful media programs.
Hire and manage PR agencies to support multiple launches in multiple therapeutic areas.
Lead the development and execution of internal communication strategies to support culture and organizational change management.
Advise North America Leadership team on addressing employee and cultural opportunities effectively.
Anticipate and manage issues related to commercial operations to mitigate potential escalation.
Drive earned media strategies to generate proactive media placements supporting Biogens reputation.
Prepare executives for media interviews and develop talking points for message deliverables.
Advise and guide global Patient Advocacy and Value and Access teams on US operations matters.
Support Biogens brand and reputation through strategic input into global corporate affairs initiatives.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with an exceptional ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply. Your curiosity drives you to stay informed about industry trends and dynamics allowing you to navigate challenges with agility and creativity. You possess a strong executive presence and have proven experience in influencing senior management. Your ability to collaborate across functions and personalities makes you a valuable partner in advancing Biogens reputation and business objectives. You thrive in fast-paced unpredictable environments and demonstrate good judgment in prioritizing workload effectively.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree required ideally in Communications Marketing Journalism or a related field. (Masters degree preferred)
Minimum of 15 years of Corporate Affairs experience particularly in Commercial Communications with expertise in healthcare industry dynamics
Excellent executive presence. Proven ability to influence senior management and translate their vision into impactful executive communications
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel 20-25%
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Ability to understand and communicate scientific information in simple terms to diverse audiences.
Direct media interaction and patient advocacy involvement.
Excellent follow-through attention to detail and high sense of urgency.
Experience managing issues and crises related to corporate reputation.
Strong collaboration skills across investor relations legal regulatory and compliance.
Ability to influence without authority and work across functions and personalities.
Demonstrated good judgment and ability to prioritize workload effectively.
Creative innovative agile and flexible in fast-paced environments.
Strong networking skills with external stakeholders and community engagement.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
