Pfizer

Director, Oncology Communications

Pfizer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $162,900 - $261,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
CommunicationsPublic RelationsProject ManagementCommunications PlansPress ReleasesMedia RelationsHigh-Science CommunicationsBranded CommunicationsUnbranded PR ProgramsStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationOral CommunicationStrategic ThinkingTime ManagementRelationship BuildingIssues ManagementTeam CollaborationIndependenceAttention to DetailCommitment to Excellence
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in JournalismBachelor's Degree in English