Transforming how Alexion communicates groundbreaking advancements in Neurology and Haematology, amplifying awareness of therapeutic areas and medicines, and crafting strategic brand communications that drive business impact and elevate the mission to improve lives affected by rare diseases.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience managing projects within a highly matrixed Global environment
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative communications strategies for Alexion’s Neurology and Hematology portfolios.
- Develop press releases, key message documents, Q&As, and standby statements for key brand milestones.
- Serve as an integral member of cross-functional teams, providing communications counsel with an emphasis on disease awareness and launch preparedness.
- Lead communications planning around key scientific milestones, ensuring impactful messaging.
- Serve as the primary communications advisor to franchise and brand leadership teams.
- Develop compelling narratives and media strategies to showcase scientific innovation within the rare disease portfolio.
- Provide ongoing issues management support and media/message training for senior leaders.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in a business, or related field relevant to the role's responsibilities
- 10+ years of experience in PR, Communications in biotech/pharmaceuticals or with a healthcare public relations agency
- 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
- Ability to work well under pressure, successfully navigate ambiguity and succeed in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, often unpredictable environment with multiple competing priorities
