Director of Corporate Affairs Communications, Oncology

Celgene Corporation is a global integrated biopharmaceutical company primarily engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies designed to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases in patients with limited treatment options.

The Director of Corporate Affairs Communications is responsible for cultivating and maintaining positive perception of Celgene and its initiatives across a broad range of stakeholders including media, legislators, advocates, investors and the general public. As part of the Corporate Affairs team, the Director of Corporate Affairs Communications will work with executive staff, government affairs, advocacy relations, disease and product teams and market access both US and globally to define and execute our overall corporate affairs communications strategy on behalf of our Oncology franchise. The CAC Director will be a key information source for media contacts, and will manage the development, implementation and coordination of public relations initiatives, with the goal of gaining recognition in the market for our products and pipeline and establishing our thought leadership throughout industry, government, public and financial venues.

* Oversee global communications activities for oncology franchise, including working closely with disease and product teams to develop creative and integrated programs to support product introduction, disease awareness, support market access as well as scientific and thought leadership. * Develop and execute strategic communications programs for US franchise geared toward patients, caregivers and HCPs. * Serve as main information source for all media contacts requesting data and insights. * Write and/or edit information for media, other stakeholders such as: Press releases, press materials, Q&As, ad copy, speeches, reports, brochures, position papers, internal communications, external feature articles and related publicity materials, and website content. * Partner with the global and local/regional marketing teams to support the development of marketing materials including for HCPs, patients/caregivers, such as advertising, disease and product brochures, videos, web content, general communications, etc. * Scan global environment for key issues affecting the company's image, products and plans, alerting management to emerging issues and potential impact to the brands and products in development, executing communications plans to effectively address and manage such issues. * Manage relationships with partner agency of record for franchise, advocacy partners (with Celgene patient advocacy), and internal/external spokespeople. * Lead external relations campaigns around major medical meetings. * Work with franchise, Business Development and others to support collaborations and announcements, including developing/reviewing press releases, Q&As, plans. * Provide support to investor relations around key financial initiatives, including quarterly earnings reports. * Direct program to facilitate media briefings with key company spokespeople and provide appropriate interview training (including key messages) in advance.

**Requirements** * At least 10 years communications experience with an emphasis on ""corporate"" versus agency side experience, and direct experience working with oncology programs * Understanding of the general healthcare and biopharma products landscape and issues (i.e. patient access, safety) * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile projects (agency experience helpful) * Significant experience in media relations and issues management, spokesperson training, special events and strong journalistic writing skills * Possess well-developed relationships with members of the media * Success representing creative/effective communications initiatives on cross-functional teams developing strategies and tactics for integrated plans * Experience ""translating"" advanced scientific concepts to relatable examples for varying audiences * Experience working with and managing public relations and other agencies/vendors * Experience developing and managing charitable giving, volunteerism, community relations and/or corporate social responsibility programs * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in public relations, journalism or communications **Personal Attributes** * Optimistic, energetic, entrepreneurial and passionate about their work and opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the company; * Disciplined in ongoing reading, monitoring, research and analysis of biopharma industry news and happenings; * Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively and succinctly communicate complex concepts; * Team player with excellent ""people-wise"", interpersonal skills; * Ability to work with a high degree of independence; * Able to work well with international cultures and diversity; * Strategic orientation; * Possess easily observable maturity and sound judgment.