New* Director, US MS Brand Corporate Communications

*New* Director, US MS Brand Corporate Communications (Cambridge, Massachusetts )

We are currently have a Director, US MS Brand Corporate Communications opening. This an amazing opportunity to make major positive impact on lives of people with serious diseases. See details on this opening. Please email your resume, if we feel that your a match for this opening we will contact immediately.

One of the world's leading biotechnology companies, our company is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. Since its founding in 1981, the company has introduced breakthrough treatments that have provided new hope for patients. The company's areas of focus are rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and endocrinology.

Our parent company, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Our parent company has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health.


Our company has recently introduced its Multiple Sclerosis business in the US with the launch of Aubagio (teriflunomide), a once daily treatment for relapsing forms of MS. A second innovative MS therapy, alemtuzumab, is currently under review with the FDA. The US MS Team is seeking a strategic, motivated and experienced communications professional for the position of Director of US MS BU Communications. This position will be responsible for planning and managing internal communications within the US MS Team. This includes all internal pre-launch and launch communications, internal communications to support organizational growth and alignment, and executive communications in support of the US MS Leadership Team. In addition, this position will be responsible for planning and managing one on one communication with top MS Thought Leaders at MS Centers throughout the United States. This position will also collaborate as appropriate with MS colleagues on the Corporate Communications Team.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute internal communications plans to ensure complete tactical alignment of functions and across Aubagio and Lemtrada Brands within the US MS Team to maximize performance and reinforce culture. Communication between the home office cross-functional teams and the field teams (Sales, TLL, Market Access, MS One to One, MSL - as appropriate) is essential to alignment and coordination of activity. With the addition of Lemtrada, the field teams will increase to include a Lemtrada Sales team, Business Relations Managers, and Infusion Nurses - as well as a potential Co-Promote partner, Bayer.

Develop and execute a communication plan to connect members of the our company's Global and US Leadership Team with Key Opinion Leaders at MS Centers and Academic Institutions across the country. This plan must create a personal touch and ongoing communication with these important top 750 thought leaders, further differentiating our company in MS and contributing to our goal of becoming leaders in MS.

Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Thought Leader Liaisons, MS One to One, Payer and Channel Strategy, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and as appropriate Medical Affairs.

Collaborate as appropriate with MS Corporate Communications colleagues

Member of the US MS Leadership Team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

· Demonstrated leadership skills

· A minimum of ten years of work experience in one or more of the following: product communications or marketing in the same or related therapeutic area within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry (at a manufacturer or agency)

· Exceptional written communication skills

· Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, targeting presentation to the needs of the audience

· Strong issues management capabilities

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong project management experience, including superior analytical and planning skills

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability to work independently to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines

· ~30% travel required



Preferred Qualifications:

· Master's degree preferred

· Launch experience

· MS experience.

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: Corporate Communications