Director, Strategic Oncology Communications and Media Relations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide communications counsel to the oncology business, providing guidance to senior leaders across Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Government Affairs and Advocacy teams.
• Serve as strategic advisor to CCO, CMO and executive spokespeople for proactive media engagements.
• Develop and lead external communications strategies for oncology commercial indications and pipeline, including disease education, data and regulatory milestones, and congress visibility.
• Oversee creation and delivery of communications campaigns and materials (press releases, Q&As, key messages, digital content, and briefing documents) for media and other stakeholders.
• Lead communications planning and execution for data announcements, regulatory approvals, lifecycle milestones, and major medical meetings.
• Manage issues communications and provide rapid response support on emerging external matters affecting the oncology business.

Proactive and Reactive Media Engagement

• Develop and lead comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with corporate, business, and communications objectives to strengthen Jazz's corporate reputation.
• Drive proactive storytelling that advances Jazz's corporate reputation, scientific leadership, culture, innovation, and patient impact.
• Identify and secure high-impact media opportunities across national, business, healthcare, pharmaceutical, science, and trade outlets.
• Counsel senior executives on media engagement opportunities and challenges, and prepare executives and subject matter experts for interviews.

Proactive Agency & Budget Management

• Manage external PR agencies to ensure high-quality delivery of communications programs.
• Oversee associated budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field is required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10-12 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, is required, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communications plans with hands on execution in a complex, global environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific and commercial information into clear, compelling messages.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure in a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within a dynamic team culture and changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and network.
• Highest standards of ethics and compliance with laws.
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets.