Lead Product and Corporate Communications

Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) is a biotechnology leader that discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies to improve the lives of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, hematologic conditions and autoimmune diseases. Patients worldwide benefit every day from our medicines for multiple sclerosis (MS) and hemophilia.

The Lead, Product & Corporate Communications will play a key role in helping to establish the corporate reputation of Bioverativ, a spin-off of Biogen’s hemophilia business that will be focused on hemophilia and other rare blood disorders.

* The position will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to support the company’s marketed products and pipeline programs, and helping to build a strong brand for the new company. * This individual will collaborate closely with our Medical, Commercial, Patient Advocacy and R&D teams to deliver compelling communications to key external stakeholders and employees. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive communications for a new, growing company while working with a team that values initiative, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. * This role will report to the Executive Director, Communications & Public Affairs, and the role will be based in Waltham, Mass. * Principal Responsibilities * Develop and implement communication strategies for marketed products and pipeline programs for external stakeholders * Work with the Executive Director, Communications & Public Affairs, to develop and execute a strategic plan to build the corporate reputation of Bioverativ * Lead development of communications materials including press releases, messages, Q&As, working with our collaborators, as needed * Act as a media spokesperson; work to increase understanding of Bioverativ, its products and pipeline programs * Establish and maintain relationships with key journalists across all media, including digital and social channels * Develop and execute social media plan to build visibility and support the company’s brand * Ensure pull-through of external communications to employees to ensure they understand how their roles contribute to our mission of creating progress for patients where they need it most * Measure success of public relations initiatives through metrics and analytics * Manage external consultants and coordinate communication plans and tactics with partners, as needed

* 10+ years of experience in product/corporate communications on the agency or company side with strong pharmaceutical/biotech experience * Experience in product communications, issues and crisis management, science and data communications, and traditional and social media * Experience working with national and local business, trade and social media * Understanding of and experience in a global healthcare environment, including an understanding of regulatory functions * Experience leading social media programs * Outstanding written and verbal communications skills * Ability to work cross-functionally and interact with senior internal and external stakeholders * Experience managing external consultants * Strong initiative, sense of urgency, creative thinker and team player **Education** * Bachelors Degree preferred