Director, Product & Corporate Communications - Contractor

Job Title: Director, Product & Corporate Communications - Contractor
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $120 an hour 
Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated Product and Corporate Communications.
• Write communications materials (press releases, website content, social media content, internal communications, key messages and Q&As) with strategic alignment to business priorities and corporate positioning, strong grammatical acumen, close attention to detail and minimal oversight
• Manage corporate social media channels for companies and subsidiaries, developing and maintaining content strategies in line with business priorities, securing input from cross-functional stakeholders on content and ensuring all required reviews
• Partner with colleagues across the organization to assess and develop communications approach and materials to support emerging opportunities and issues
• Manage all internal and external communications around corporate milestones including executive appointments, new facilities, partnerships and license agreements
• Represent communications in cross-functional launch readiness teams and manage communications projects and workstreams
• Oversee large-scale website updates for companies and subsidiaries with a strong focus on content development and editorial excellence (design/programming skills not required)
• Work with internal global partners to support internal campaigns, develop articles and prepare content for English-speaking audiences
• Coordinate photo and video shoots including writing scripts, working with vendors to edit footage and overseeing post-production (video editing/production skills not required)
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with medical, legal and regulatory colleagues and manage U.S. material review process
• Maintain and regularly update corporate collateral including corporate overview presentation, brochures and journal ads
• Ensure that company values and visual identity/branding are followed and incorporated into deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline required
• Minimum of 10+ years in public relations, corporate communications and/or business unit communications preferably at a pharmaceutical/life sciences or biotech company or a public relations firm
• Exceptional written, oral and visual communication skills required
• Exceptional attention to detail, including a strong ability to manage version control on documents
• Expertise in transaction and integration communications.
• Exemplary project management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and be accountable for multiple projects
• Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Experience working on FDA approvals and new product launches
• Experience working with external/company spokespeople and patient advocates/advocacy groups
• Experience with internal communications including town halls and special events
• Experience developing corporate social media strategies and implementing social media programs
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, commercial, manufacturing and regulatory environment
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big-picture perspective
• Ability to develop successful working relationships and serve as a subject matter expert with senior executives
• Ability to develop relationships across the U.S. and global organization across levels and functional areas
• Ability to interact with a high degree of professionalism with internal colleagues and agencies/consultants
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Proactive, detail-oriented, motivated, enthusiastic, curious mindset
• Position may require up to 15-20% domestic travel
• This is a hybrid opportunity and US Corporate Headquarters is in Florham Park, NJ.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #568-Clinical