Director (Scientific Communications & Engagement)

About the role

The Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement will lead the internal communications and engagement strategy for two global multi-site functions in Oncology R&D, Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD).

Responsibilities

• Develop an exciting internal communications agenda featuring innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and tell the BE and OTD stories.
• Partner with R&D corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of these organizations.
• Define and implement the internal science communications and engagement strategy for BE and OTD, working closely with diverse stakeholders across including the SVP, Business Planning & Operations (BPO) lead, and the BE and OTD Leadership Teams.
• Work directly with the SVP and leadership teams to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings).
• Provide strategic input into our broader Oncology R&D (ORD) internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns).
• Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of BE achievements and to communicate our scorecard (goals) progress.
• Lead the strategy for enhancing engagement of BE Leadership team internally.
• Drive innovative solutions (including digital media and AI) to communicate our scorecard and scientific priorities and bring the BE science to life.
• Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements / deliverables.
• Partner with Oncology R&D Corporate Affairs to craft external communications to enhance the external scientific reputation of BioEngineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery.
• Work as a strong, matrix stakeholder business partner to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in life sciences
• PhD or MSc in Life science
• Understanding of external communication requirements with particular focus on social media and traditional media engagement
• Scientific knowledge in Oncology or related science areas
• Experience leading change or transformation communications
• 5 years+ experience working as a senior communicator (example director level) supporting a highly visible and senior leader/executive as a strategic partner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven capability to clearly articulate complex scientific data and turn it into effective and compelling communications that is appropriate for audience
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process
• Strong influencing, networking, and team leading skills with all levels of peers and colleagues
• Self-starter with a track record of quickly building trust
• Average of 5 years of experience in working within complex, fast-paced, high performing teams
• Experience leading scientific communication activities
• Detailing the scientific challenge, communication objective, key stakeholders involved, and success metrics
• Must have experience preparing materials for key audiences such as: Healthcare professionals, Key external experts (KEs), also known as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Internal employees
• Have led activities such as: Internal town halls, Scientific presentations to KEs/KOLs, Internal scientific educational events

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan