Asso. Manager, External Communications

Job Description

This role will focus on product communications for pharma and specialty brands to support business development.

This role will mainly support brands as below:

• Cardiometabolic

• Anti-infections and HIV

This role will report to the Leader of Rx Products Communications. The major scope of work is listed below:

• Work closely with key business teams on product communication annual strategy, plan, and projects

• Align stakeholders and manage vendors to develop and deliver communication results with budget, process, and quality control.

• Develop storyline and/or content for including but not limited to disease awareness, patient stories, news releases, response documents, etc.

• Maintain and enhance media relations through and/or beyond communication events, such as interviews, workshops or events, etc.

Support Rx products communications team in overall communication projects and/or other tasks assigned.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Business Communications, Communication Coordination, Communication Management, Communications Programs, Event Planning, Pharmacoeconomics, Product Communications, Promoting Events, Social Media Platform, Strategic Communication Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/20/2026

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