Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy
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Head of Communications & Patient AdvocacyCompany:
Beaufour Ipsen Farmaceutica LtdaAbout Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S. France and the U.K we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and impact. At Ipsen every individual is empowered to be their true selves grow and thrive alongside the companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
Location: São Paulo Hybrid Working Available
Make a Real Impact for Patients & Society!
Are you a strategic leader passionate about amplifying the patient voice and driving meaningful change Join Ipsen as our Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy in this high-impact role you will:
- Shape and execute integrated communications and patient advocacy strategies that align with global priorities and local business goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on reputation management advocacy engagement and external communications.
- Build and sustain partnerships with patient advocacy groups professional organizations and policy makers to elevate the patient voice and drive disease awareness.
- Lead innovative campaigns across digital social and traditional media to enhance corporate reputation and patient activation.
- Champion corporate social responsibility by coordinating community engagement and supporting local initiatives.
What Were Looking For:
- Degree in business communications life sciences or related field.
- 10 years experience in communications and/or patient advocacy with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven track record in the healthcare/pharma industry (oncology or rare diseases a plus).
- Excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese; Spanish is an advantage.
- Strong strategic planning media relations and crisis communication expertise.
Why Ipsen
- Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and shape the future of healthcare in Brazil.
- Collaborative purpose-driven culture focused on patients and society.
- Hybrid working model for greater flexibility.
Ready to create real impact Apply now and help us put patients at the heart of everything we do!
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard valued and supported; where we embrace The Real Us. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care to improve the lives of patients around the world.
