Senior Associate, Media Relations and External Communications

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Associate in Media Relations and External Communications, supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing public understanding. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in media relations while providing opportunities to influence global health initiatives.

Benefits

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits, including medical and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in Communications or Public Relations role required.
• 1 year minimum experience preferred within an in-house team or agency.
• Demonstrated leadership in communication strategies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations and the execution of communication strategies.
• Manage client relationships and team operations effectively.
• Write and prepare external materials including press releases and communication plans.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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Role Summary

The Senior Associate, Media Relations and External Communications will support global media relations and external communications strategies to advance Pfizer’s business priorities, lead day-to-day execution of operations and special projects, and help increase public understanding of Pfizer’s work to:

• deliver first-in-class science
• bring medicines to the world faster
• improve patient health
• reduce healthcare disparities
• grow its business for the benefit of all stakeholders

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will work closely with Pfizer external communications and media relations colleagues to support the planning and execution of robust earned media strategies, product promotion programs, pipeline/portfolio milestones, corporate events and other initiatives. He/she will also work with colleagues on executing and measuring the success of that work.

Specifically you will:

• Work alongside team members focused on external communications and global media relations to support successful outcomes across their strategic work
• Spearhead the team’s use of technology, especially AI, and company tools/resources. Serve as client relationship manager for some large and essential contracts and relationships, including Business Wire and Cision, along with some public relations agency management responsibilities. Manage the operations of the team, including incoming calls and emails, events and press release calendars, newsmonitoring and reporting, files and asset library, SOW/PO management, etc. Manages the company’s Cision and Brandwatch dashboards and all related monitoring and measurement activity
• Respond to straightforward requests from stakeholders (including media); manage basic opportunities or factual requests; work in consultation with team members on more complex inquiries or story opportunities. Interview internal sources and research subjects in order to obtain information and verify facts for use in public relations or media programs. Write, edit and prepare external materials, including press releases, social media posts, bios and fact sheets. Provide PPT design support for communications plans, results reports and other projects. Research and maintain the team’s resources to inform and support outreach activity, like reporter bios, media lists and clips of coverage. Work with the digital team in keeping Pfizer’s newsroom up to the most current standards and responsive to the media’s needs. Support the external communications team in keeping therapeutic area content up to date on Pfizer’s External Communications Repository, a resource for colleagues across the world, and on the company’s public website, Pfizer.com. Develop and maintain editorial policy and highest standards for the team’s writing; may coordinate production and distribution of materials.

The position reports to the Vice President, Global Media Relations and External Communications and is based at the Company headquarters in New York City.

As a member of Pfizer’s world class communications team, he/she will help further the implementation of an integrated, long-term communications that includes and will:

• Serve as a functional operations and communications expert to all Corporate Affairs colleagues and help to build understanding and knowledge among all
• Manage organizational interaction and relationships with earned media, including reporters, editors, producers and digital publishers
• Work with the business divisions and/or functions to develop specific plans to address key opportunities and issues/crisis effectively
• Position Pfizer as a global leader in improving patient health
• Influence the operating environment by gaining coverage for Pfizer/industry perspectives on important and complex issues and/or current affairs
• Coordinate with regional counterparts (LatAm, EUAfME and AsiaPac) on local matters or global ones with local implications
• Contribute to Pfizer’s digital and social media platforms
• Coordinate with Legal and Regulatory to ensure alignment on key issues that broadly affect Pfizer
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams to advance communications strategy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have a Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes working in in a Communications or Public Relations role. 1 years minimum of Communications or public relations experience, preferably as part of an in-house communications team or at an agency required . Communications or public relations professional with at least one year of experience, preferably as part of an in-house communications team or at an agency. Experience in developing, executing, and reporting ROI of successful communications and media strategies. Demonstrated track record of leadership in project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Excellent written, oral, and communications skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively across functions and levels across highly matrixed organization and manage multiple projects against tight deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work closely with Pfizer leaders, demonstrating poise and executive presence; comfort interacting with senior management and representing broader Global Media Relations, External Communications, and Corporate Affairs teams. Self-starter, able to work independently as well as with teams.

Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: June 24, 2025Additional Location Information: New York, NYWork Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Public Affairs & Communication