Director, Global Communications

Role Overview

• Lead Global & U.S. communications activities in support of an investigational antiretroviral, including regulatory approvals, presentations and publications of scientific data and other business and reputation milestones
• Oversee communications related to pricing, value and patient access for an investigational antiretroviral, working in close partnership with Policy and other internal stakeholders, as well as external partners
• Drive communications amplifying our Company's commitment to and engagement with the HIV community, including brand-supportive, unbranded programming
• Responsible for communication to internal and external audiences in alignment with the company’s corporate narrative and HIV strategy while continuously partnering with Global & U.S. HIV 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 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 HIV portfolio

Requirements

• 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.)
• 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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days