Sr. Manager, External Communications

ROLE SUMMARY 
The Senior Manager, Specialty Care External Communications, reports to the Senior Director for Specialty Care External Communications. The Senior Manager will support the global and US communications strategies and implementation for Pfizer’s Specialty Care portfolio, including marketed and pipeline medicines across Rare Disease, I&I and Hospital. 

In this role, the Senior Manager will work closely with Pfizer cross-functional colleagues to develop and implement external communications plans to support data, clinical and regulatory milestones, issues management, disease awareness, scientific/pipeline communications and more. The role will also help further the reputation of Pfizer in Specialty Care among key external stakeholders including media, investors, patients, health care professionals, patient advocacy groups, and more.  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leads the development and execution of the strategic communication plans in close coordination with Pfizer cross-functional team.   

• Supports the development of core external communications materials such as press releases, Q&A, statements, fact sheets, talk points, slides, etc.  

• Supports scientific communications, including key pipeline assets.  

• Works cross-functionally on unbranded disease awareness campaigns for patient audiences, including social/digital and influencer campaigns. 

• Collaborates with the public affairs and patient advocacy teams on partnerships and communications with patient advocacy organizations. 

• Supports issues management needs. 

• Manages the day-to-day work of external agencies as it relates to external communications across all brands. 

• Partners with public affairs, media relations, IR and reputation comms colleagues as needed. 

• Leads and manages all product review committee processes to ensure communications strategies and materials are compliant. 

• Collaborates with Country Communicators to ensure messaging for brands is consistent and that they have the appropriate support for key initiatives (e.g., issues, product launches). 

QUALIFICATIONS 

MUST-HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications or related field required.  

• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with experience in global product communications, media relations or public relations.

• Strong experience in Marketing and/or Public Relations required. 

• Experience working with cross-functional or matrix teams. 

• Experience in developing, leading and implementing communications and public relations plans. 

• Demonstrated track record of leadership project management, organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written, oral, communication skills and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to develop, implement and measure success of PR and communications plans. 

• Ability to work effectively across functions and levels across highly matrixed organization and manage multiple projects against tight deadlines.