Director, Global Communications

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Director of Global Communications managing daily communications for oncology portfolio at a leading pharmaceutical company. Collaborating with marketing leaders and third party groups on communications strategies.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead communications activities in support of our company’s oncology in-line products and Phase 3 pipeline assets; heavy emphasis on milestone communications (regulatory approvals, data releases, medical meeting communications).
Responsible for communication to internal and external audiences in alignment with the company’s corporate narrative and Global Oncology business strategy while continuously partnering with Global & U.S. Oncology marketing leaders to develop strategic communications aligned with key business priorities.
Proactively evaluate innovative and creative omni-channel strategies to engage with internal and external stakeholders aligned with key priorities; ensure that the strategies are robust and complementary.
Develop and communicate strategies, programs and materials for use by our company’s regions and subsidiaries worldwide; help advise regions and subsidiaries for franchise and product communications issues.
Serve as a liaison to third party groups (including advocacy organizations) and external experts (including researchers) and to trade and local news media.
Work directly with public relations agencies and help manage related budgets.
Manage direct report supporting our company’s oncology portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a communications or public relations role within the pharmaceutical or a related industry (hospital, public health, etc.)
Oncology product communications experience preferred but not required.
Excellent written and oral communications skills across a variety of mediums/channels (e.g., print, digital, presentation).
Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Team player, collaborative spirit, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-visibility role.
Budget and agency management experience.
Proven ability to prepare strategic communications plans and deliver at the tactical level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

communicationspublic relationsstrategic communicationsproject managementbudget managementtactical planning

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationcollaborationteamworkability to manage multiple tasksfast-paced adaptability