Communication & Public Affairs Director

Kedrion Biopharma; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma leader in Fort Lee, NJ, is looking for a Communication & Public Affairs Director. This senior strategic role is key in developing communications strategies that enhance the company's profile and manage public affairs across the Americas. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in senior communications within multinational organizations, strong advocacy skills, and preferably an advanced degree. Fluency in English is essential, with Spanish and/or French as a plus.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in senior communications roles within multinational organizations.
• Experience managing regional or multi-country communications.
• Strong US public affairs and advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Americas communications strategy.
• Oversee external communications across the US and Latin America.
• Engage with policymakers and industry partners.

Skills

Senior communications management

Public affairs experience

Fluent English

Spanish

French

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Shape the voice and influence of a global biopharma leader across the Americas.

The Communication & Public Affairs Director for North America & LATAM leads the development and execution of an integrated communications and public affairs strategy across the United States, Canada (including Laval), Latin America, and the legacy Prometic business. This senior strategic role strengthens Kedrion Biopharma’s reputation, supports advocacy priorities, and drives external engagement across a complex regional landscape in partnership with global and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Americas communications strategy aligned with the global corporate narrative and regional business goals
• Oversee external communications across the US, Canada (Laval), Latin America, and legacy Prometic activities
• Elevate Kedrion’s profile through proactive storytelling and thought leadership
• Lead and coordinate public affairs initiatives across the Americas, with emphasis on the US
• Support and contribute to initiatives led by PPTA, Kedrion’s key US industry trade association
• Engage with policymakers, institutional stakeholders, and industry partners
• Oversee media relations, including issues and crisis communications
• Lead development of press releases, position pieces, op‑eds, and executive communications
• Coordinate external events and industry forum participation
• Serve as a senior communications partner to Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, and Advocacy teams
• Support product launches and sensitive business initiatives
• Advise senior leadership on reputational risks
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate communication standards
• Manage agencies and external partners
• Provide people leadership where applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 12–15+ years in senior communications roles within multinational organizations
• Experience managing regional or multi‑country communications
• Strong US public affairs and advocacy experience
• Familiarity with industry associations; PPTA experience a strong plus
• Knowledge of the US pharmaceutical or biopharma landscape
• Plasma‑derived therapies experience preferred
• Experience supporting legacy brands or acquisitions a plus
• Fluent English; Spanish and/or French a plus