Manager, R&D Thought Leadership and Reputation

About the role

You will play a key role in shaping and executing integrated external communications that strengthen Regeneron’s reputation, advance our scientific narrative, and position our Research & Development (R&D) senior leaders as industry authorities. You’ll translate complex science into compelling stories and orchestrate programs that engage key audiences across channels.

Responsibilities

• Supporting development of a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned to R&D and enterprise objectives, clarifying goals and audiences, key messages, and the owned, earned, social and paid channel mix.
• Collaborating with scientists, physician-scientists, medical affairs, regulatory, and operational teams to translate complex scientific topics into compelling stories for use on our corporate website, social media channels, and communications campaigns.
• Identifying and securing speaking engagements, media opportunities, and events for R&D functional leaders; preparing spokespeople with briefing documents and message maps; and building and maintaining relationships with trade media by proactively pitching stories and responding to inquires, as appropriate.
• Leading project management and execution of reputation-building campaigns including content planning and creation, managing reviews and approvals, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Overseeing external PR agencies/vendors and external partners to drive quality, timelines, budgets, and integration across workstreams.
• Defining measurement plans and dashboards using data and feedback to optimize content and demonstrate impact.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. 7+ years of professional experience in strategic corporate healthcare communications, with a focus on pharmaceutical or biotech communications preferred. Agency experience preferred.