Director, Public Affairs

Director, Public Affairs

United States - California - Foster City
Public Affairs/Communications Regular

We are seeking a dynamic mission driven Director of Public Affairs to join our team and become a leader on our advocacy community relations and sponsorship initiatives. This individual will serve as a key external face of the company, building and nurturing relationships that support our business objectives and deepen our connections with the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate brings energy, creativity and passion for making an impact. We're looking for someone who is proactive, thrives in a fast paced environment and is empowered to take initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies that align with company priorities

• Build relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders to advance healthcare related initiatives

• Serve as the company's representative in community partnerships, coalitions and public forums

• Identify and cultivate relationships with local leaders FQHCs, advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations

• Responsible for public relations programming within the Public Affairs group, in particular supporting the company’s growing portfolio of products and pipeline programs

• Effectively manage all aspects of public relations agency relationships, such as providing direction and project management

• Manage budgets to target

• Collaborate and regularly participate as a member of cross-functional teams, representing external communications function; provide public relations recommendations to help achieve company goals

• Develop and implement media relations strategies for specific areas of responsibility, such as product and/or corporate related initiatives

• Serve as media spokesperson for product and/or corporate news; respond to media requests and arrange interviews with management and opinion leader spokespeople as appropriate

• Examine complex issues from a broader organization perspective, determine communications opportunities and help determine priorities within the Public Affairs group

• Prepare press releases, presentations and other communications materials with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 Years’ Experience

• Masters’ Degree and 10 Years’ Experience

• PhD and 8 Years’ Experience

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in media relations; knowledge of industry media and reporting trends

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly‑traded biopharmaceutical company

• Must have experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions, including marketing, medical affairs, government affairs and investor relations

• Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, organizational objectives and holding to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

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