Global Solid Tumor Communications Leader

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned communications leader to drive a comprehensive global strategy for the Solid Tumor portfolio, aligning with Innovative Medicine priorities and enterprise standards.

You will advise franchise leadership, shape the global narrative across products and pipelines, manage launches and data readouts, partner with Public Affairs, and mentor a high‑performing team to elevate impact across markets.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years in communications, public affairs, or related external engagement roles.
• Experience leading communications for global pharmaceutical portfolios or therapeutic areas, preferably oncology.
• Trusted advisor to senior business and scientific leaders.
• Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical environment, including commercialization, access, policy, and reputation dynamics.
• Proven experience in issues and crisis management within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and influencing skills in matrixed organizations.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing global teams.
• Ability to integrate enterprise, regional, and market perspectives into cohesive strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a global communications strategy for the Solid Tumor portfolio.
• Advise Solid Tumor leadership on external positioning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Shape the global narrative for Solid Tumors across disease areas, products, pipeline assets, and scientific platforms.
• Oversee communications strategy for launches, data readouts, lifecycle milestones, and growth brands with partners.
• Partner with Public Affairs to drive policy and advocacy strategies for market access.
• Guide integrated planning across media relations, issues management, congresses, campaigns, and executive visibility.
• Align with regional leaders to adapt global strategy for Top 10 markets.
• Anticipate and manage reputational risks with enterprise and regional teams.
• Build relationships with media, experts, advocacy groups, and policy influencers in oncology.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Solid Tumor communications team.
• Contribute as a senior leader within Innovative Medicine Communications & Public Affairs.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive presence

Influencing skills

Crisis management

Leadership of global teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Policy/Life Sciences

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned communications leader to drive a comprehensive global strategy for the Solid Tumor portfolio, aligning with Innovative Medicine priorities and enterprise standards.

You will advise franchise leadership, shape the global narrative across products and pipelines, manage launches and data readouts, partner with Public Affairs, and mentor a high‑performing team to elevate impact across markets.