Associate Director, Corporate Communications, NAM, Princeton, NJ – Hybrid

Overview

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fourth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building our brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient.

Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.

At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values.

Job Summary: Associate Director, Corporate Communications, Sun North America serves as a key player on the Sun Pharma Global Corporate Communications team and is based in Princeton, New Jersey.

The person is responsible for shaping, executing, and safeguarding the company’s corporate reputation across North America. This role acts as the primary communications advisor and spokesperson for the region, driving integrated external and internal communications strategies that support business objectives, corporate culture, and brand equity.

• Media Relations & External Communications
  • Serve as the North America spokesperson for Sun Pharma.
  • Develop and execute media and communications strategies to build, enhance, and protect Sun Pharma’s reputation in North America.
  • Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, including media outreach, interviews, media briefings, and relationship-building with key journalists and influencers. Manage and collaborate with external PR agencies and freelancers.
  • Organize and support senior leadership media interactions; prepare executives with messaging, talking points, and media training as needed.
  • Provide PR support to the innovative medicines business, including new product launches, clinical data and business development related announcements.
• Digital & Social Media
  • Design and execute a North America social media strategy to elevate brand visibility, engagement, and reputation.
  • Develop content for publishing across Sun’s NAM social media platforms.
  • Monitor, moderate, and respond to user-generated content in line with established guidelines.
  • Guide and support internal marketing/brand teams on social media strategy and platform management.
  • Maintain Sun Pharma’s North America website.
• Brand Building & Corporate Identity
  • Act as brand custodian for Sun Pharma in North America, ensuring consistent application of corporate branding and messaging.
  • Strengthen the corporate brand through integrated communication tools and platforms, including corporate films, brochures, presentations, and thought leadership materials.
• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement
  • Work with HR to develop and execute a robust internal communications strategy aligned with business priorities and people goals.
  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO, North America, and senior leadership team.
  • Draft executive communications, including speeches, talking points, leadership messages, and company-wide announcements.
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  • Plan and execute employee town halls and internal events in partnership with business and HR teams.
  • Collaborate closely with HR to support employee engagement, change management, and culture initiatives.
• Crisis & Issues Management
  • Lead communications for issues and crisis situations affecting the company or brands in North America.
  • Anticipate and identify potential reputational risks; maintain crisis communication protocols.
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and balanced messaging to mitigate risk and protect corporate reputation across media and digital platforms.
• Additional responsibilities
  • Write clear, impactful communications on complex topics.
  • Align internal communications recommendations and tactics to support and drive executive…