Hybrid Director, Oncology Communications

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About the role

  • Director of Oncology Communications at Pfizer managing U.S. and Global external communications for cancer portfolios. Overseeing PR strategies, agency management, and internal communications collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Manages all external Communications plans, including product and disease state communications in support of business objectives
  • Oversees Pfizer Thoracic and GI narratives, storytelling and external engagement strategy
  • Drives communications strategies for branded communications and unbranded PR programs
  • Leads communications activities for early & late-stage bladder pipeline assets
  • Leads medical meeting communication strategy and execution
  • Manages day-to-day work of external agencies
  • Effectively manages allocated PR budget and resources in cooperation with Marketing and other internal stakeholders
  • Builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners including Legal, Medical, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs and Policy colleagues, and global and regional Communications colleagues
  • Serves as Communications representative on appropriate teams
  • Practices effective issues management, managing plans, materials and process
  • Builds relationships and works with third-party organizations, advocacy groups and key opinion leaders on educational programs
  • Drafts press releases, Q&As, statements and other written material for use with media
  • Ensures alignment with global media relations and investor relations on all external programs and business issues
  • Keeps abreast of market dynamics and external forces that impact brands/category
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of communications best practices and adopts for use when appropriate

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Communications, Public Relations
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, English or related field
  • PR Agency experience, strongly preferred
  • Experience in healthcare/pharma sector, specifically Oncology, strongly preferred
  • Highly skilled in project management
  • Outstanding written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and measure success of communications plans
  • Ability to assimilate strategic information and convert it into clear and concise messages
  • Ability to work effectively across functions and levels across highly matrixed organization
  • Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects against tight deadlines
  • Commitment to excellence in work product and deliverables
  • Self-starter, able to work independently as well as with team
  • Experience in Marketing a plus
  • Experience in developing, managing and implementing high-science communications and public relations plans in a large, matrixed organization a plus
  • Experience in building franchise positioning and corporate platforms
  • Experience with executive communications

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
  • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Job title

Director, Oncology Communications

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$162,900 - $261,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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