Director, Global Oncology Communications

Job Description

Director, Global Oncology Communications

The role of Director, Global Communications, Oncology is a unique opportunity to join our Company, a recognized leader in oncology, as a key member of the Global Oncology Communications team. The role is dedicated to managing day-to-day communications related to our Company's broad oncology portfolio.

The candidate selected for this role will work under the guidance of the Executive Director, Global Oncology Communications in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to, the following key activities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee our Company's oncology collaboration in addition, lead communications activities in support of our Company's women's cancers, genitourinary (GU) and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer program; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).

• Responsible for communication to internal and external audiences in alignment with the company’s corporate narrative and Global Oncology business strategy while continuously partnering with Global & U.S. Oncology marketing leaders to develop strategic communications aligned with key business priorities.

• Proactively evaluate innovative and creative omni-channel strategies to engage with internal and external stakeholders aligned with key priorities; ensure that the strategies are robust and complementary.

• Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our Company's regions and subsidiaries worldwide; help advise regions and subsidiaries for franchise and product communications issues.

• Serve as a liaison to third-party groups (including advocacy organizations) and external experts (including researchers) and to trade and local news media.

• Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.

• Manage direct report supporting our Company's oncology portfolio.

Position Qualifications:

Commute/Location:

This role is based at our Headquarters site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of an in-office & remote). This position cannot be 100% remote.

Education Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a BA required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in a communications or public relations role within the pharmaceutical or a related industry (hospital, public health, etc.)

• Oncology experience preferred but not required.

• Product Communications experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities.

• Budget and agency management experience is preferred.

• Proven ability to prepare strategic communications plans and deliver at the tactical level.

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

• Excellent written and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation).

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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