Associate Director, US Neuroscience Communications

Associate Director, Us Ns CommunicationsThe Associate Director, US NS Communications supports the development and execution of high impact communications strategies for NS brands, including rare disease portfolio, with a strong focus on patient- and caregiver-centric communications and the application of best practices in high-unmet-need disease areas. This person must be based local to our East Hanover office and visit 3x/week. Please only apply if this works for you.Job ResponsibilitiesSupport development and execution of integrated communications strategy based on deep understanding of market dynamics, communications trends, and audience insights, with emphasis on rare disease brands and pipeline assets, reflecting the unique needs of patients, caregivers, and advocacy communitiesApply and contribute to rare disease communications best practices across NS, including patient-centric storytelling, disease education, and issues-aware engagementEffectively use AI enabled tools to support communications planning, content development and insights generation - consistent with enterprise standards - to realize efficienciesPartner closely with Patient Advocacy and cross-functional teams to ensure communications approaches are aligned, empathetic, and appropriate for rare disease communitiesServe as an integral and well-informed partner to cross-functional business teams to identify when and where Communications can drive the greatest impact in support of Brand and Therapeutic Area strategyEngage & integrate functional expertise including media relations, digital marketing, internal & executive communications, patient & issues advocacy, and market & audience analytics to support key Brand and Therapeutic Area programs & activitiesDeliver executional excellence, while being fully consistent with the evolving legal, regulatory and compliance environmentMaximize ROI for communications budget and public relations agencyKey Performance IndicatorsImpact of communications insights and strategies on brand and organizational goals; recognition of their qualityFunctional alignment of communications strategies, priorities and objectives across therapeutic areaUtilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessmentSuccess rate in issue management in areas/geographies critical to the businessFeedback from internal and external stakeholders on collaboration, thought leadership, expertiseOwnership of development planEssential Requirements:Bachelor's degree required7+ years of experience in communications with significant prior experience in brand communications disciplinesManagement of agency partners and budgetCrisis and issues managementPharmaceutical experience preferredSkills:Strategic and critical thinking skills and collaborative mindsetProficient in data storytellingAbility to effectively analyze audience and market data to inform communication approachStrong communications abilities including storytelling, writing and presentation skillsAbility to understand and predict the impact of communications strategies on brand and organizational goalsAbility to manage and implement integrated (multi-audience, multi-channel) communication plans, campaigns and projects against business objectives and priorities, and measure effectiveness of effortsSalary Range$126,000.00 - $234,000.00