Overview

The Associate Director, Product and Corporate Communications will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications and will lead the development and implementation of integrated Product and Corporate Communications. The individual in this role must be highly collaborative, have experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, have a strong desire to be part of a growth culture, and have proven ability to drive effective communications strategies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute branded and unbranded external communications programs for investigational compounds and approved medications
• Manage the communications program for an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 studies including regulatory milestones, scientific/data communications, advocacy engagement and internal communications
• Partner with communications and marketing colleagues in Europe and Asia to execute coordinated global communications programs
• Manage the drafting, review and approval processes of communications materials including press releases, website content, social media content, internal communications, key messages and Q&As with strong attention to detail and minimal oversight
• Develop, maintain and manage relationships with reporters, patient advocates and KOLs
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to the product brand teams
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with medical, legal and regulatory colleagues
• Identify potential brand-related issues and develop proactive issues-management strategies
• Develop relationships with key media, including industry trade outlets, consumer health media and health-focused content creators
• Manage communication agencies and budgets

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline required
• Minimum of seven (7) years in public relations, corporate communications and/or business unit communications preferably at a pharmaceutical or biotech company or a public relations firm
• Experience working on FDA approvals and new product launches
• Experience working with external/company spokespeople and patient advocates/advocacy groups
• Experience with internal communications including town halls and special events
• Experience developing corporate social media strategies and implementing social media programs
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, commercial, manufacturing and regulatory environment
• Exemplary project management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and be accountable for multiple projects
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big-picture perspective
• Ability to develop successful working relationships and serve as a subject matter expert with senior executives
• Ability to develop relationships across the U.S. and global organization across levels and functional areas
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Exceptional written, oral and visual communication skills
• Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Proactive, detail-oriented, motivated, enthusiastic, curious mindset
• Position may require up to 15-20% domestic travel
• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required 50% per month, at least 2-3 days per week.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in infectious and/or rare disease
• Proficiency with media strategy and media relations
• Understanding of the U.S. regulatory pathways and clinical study design
• Experience launching new products in the U.S.
• Experience providing communications support around FDA advisory committee meetings
• Ability to own projects and work both collaboratively and independently

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to articulate clearly and present to large and small audiences.
• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane.
• Ability to view video display terminal images < 18” away from face for extended period of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of requirements, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other requirements, duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

You acknowledge and agree that information described herein may be disclosed to applicable regulatory authorities, alliance partners and/or third party service providers as necessary for Shionogi to fulfil its obligations under applicable laws, including but not limited to compliance with regulatory inspections and/or audits.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.