Overview
Associate Director, Product & Corporate Communications Jobs in Florham Park, New Jersey, USA at Shionogi Inc.
Overview
The Associate Director, Product and Corporate Communications will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications and will lead the development and implementation of integrated Product and Corporate Communications. The individual in this role must be highlycollaborative, have experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, have a strong desire to be part of a growth culture, and have proven ability to drive effective communications strategies and programs.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute branded and unbranded external communications programs for investigational compounds and approved medications.
Manage the communications program for an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 studies including regulatory milestones, scientific/data communications,advocacyengagement, and internal communications.
Partner with communications and marketing colleagues in Europe and Asia to execute coordinated global communications programs.
Manage the drafting, review, and approval processes of communications materials including press releases, website content, social media content, internal communications, key messages, and Q&As with strongattention to detailand minimal oversight.
Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with reporters, patient advocates, and KOLs.
Serve as a strategic communications partner to the product brand teams.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with medical, legal, and regulatory colleagues.
Identify potential brand-related issues and develop proactive issues-management strategies.
Develop relationships with key media, including industry trade outlets, consumer health media, and health-focused content creators.
Managecommunicationagencies and budgets.
Minimum
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline required.
Minimum of seven (7) years in public relations, corporate communications, and/or business unit communications preferably at a pharmaceutical or biotech company or a public relations firm.
Experience working on FDA approvals and new product launches.
Experience working with external/company spokespeople and patient advocates/advocacygroups.
Experience with internal communications including town halls and special events.
Experience developing corporate social media strategies and implementing social media programs.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, commercial, manufacturing, and regulatory environment.
Exemplaryproject managementand organizational skills with ability to prioritize and be accountable for multiple projects.
Excellent analytical,problem-solving, andcritical thinkingskills, including an ability to combineattention to detailwith a big-picture perspective.
Ability to develop successful working relationships and serve as a subject matter expert with senior executives.
Ability to develop relationships across the U.S. and global organization across levels and functional areas.
Excellent judgment and professional maturity.
Exceptional written, oral, andvisual communicationskills.
Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Proactive, detail-oriented, motivated, enthusiastic, curious mindset.
Position may require up to 15-20% domestic travel.
Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required 50% per month, at least 2-3 days per week.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in infectious and/or rare disease….
Title: Associate Director, Product & Corporate Communications
Company: Shionogi Inc.
Location: Florham Park, New Jersey, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Healthcare
