Director, Product Communications, Bone Metabolism and Rare Endocrinology

This is what you will do:

The Director, Global Product Communications, will lead external communications activities for the company’s Global Bone Metabolism and Rare Endocrinology portfolio, working to increase awareness and understanding of our medicines and mission to improve the lives of people living with rare diseases. A global role reporting to the Senior Director of Pipeline and Portfolio Communications, this position will partner closely with senior cross-functional leaders, providing strategic counsel, support and execution of brand communications, driving positive business impact and improved awareness about our medicines. This individual will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, a strong healthcare background, firm understanding of global markets and experience translating scientific and technical information for diverse audiences.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the development/implementation of innovative communications strategies and activities for Alexion’s Bone Metabolism and Rare Endocrinology portfolio supportive of brand business objectives
• Develop press releases, key message documents, Q&As, standby statements for key brand milestones (congresses, publications, regulatory) and manage the necessary internal reviews and approvals of materials
• Serve as integral member of cross-functional Bone Metabolism and Rare Endocrinology Leadership teams, providing communications counsel and partnership, with an emphasis on disease awareness, launch preparedness and post-market engagement initiatives
• Manage multiple, critical communications projects simultaneously and independently
• In partnership with Advocacy, build stakeholder trust through proactive outreach efforts with patient communities
• Identify opportunities to leverage Alexion’s patient ambassador strategy to support public affairs programming and media relations activities
• In partnership with Corporate and Digital teams, develop creative and compelling content to communicate the value of our medicines to external audiences
• Drive employee awareness and understanding about Alexion’s portfolio through meaningful organizational communications that engage, educate and inspire
• Provide brand subject matter expertise and support to Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs colleagues
• Supervise agency partners to drive tactical execution of communications strategies, managing associated budgets and ensuring that communications goals are achieved

You will need to have:

• 8-10 years of experience in PR, Communications in biotech/pharmaceuticals or with a healthcare public relations agency
• Deep understanding of regulatory, commercial and legal landscape governing pre-approval and post-approval pharmaceutical product communications, in the U.S. and globally
• Global or U.S. Launch experience
• Strong executive presence and outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to successfully influence without authority and effectively work across functions and personalities
• Excellent business judgment when making decisions; always considers the relevance/impact of each decision on the business
• Experience managing projects within a highly matrixed Global environment
• Ability to work well under pressure, successfully navigate ambiguity and succeed in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, often unpredictable environment with multiple competing priorities
• Outstanding attention to detail, follow through and high sense of urgency
• Track record for adding value, execution excellence and driving results

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

We would prefer for you to have:

• Rare disease/high-value biologics experience is important, but not essential
• High learning agility

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $115,577 - $173,366. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job related knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity, eligibility to participate in our equity-based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(K) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee received an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.