Director, Global Oncology Communications (Hybrid - NJ)

Job Description

The role of Director, Global Oncology Communications, 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 diverse and comprehensive oncology pipeline, with a specific focus on our late-stage investigational antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). 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:

• Drive strategic external and internal communications activities in support of our company’s investigational ADCs,, spanning multiple types of cancer; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).

• Collaborate closely with counterparts at Daiichi Sankyo to lead communications for jointly developed investigational ADCs.

• In close partnership with our Company's R&D communications team, develop messages and communications programming targeted to different stakeholders that showcases the company's rapidly evolving oncology pipeline.

• 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 pipeline.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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

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

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

• Budget and agency management experience.

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

Education:

• Minimum of a BA required

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