Friday, March 5, 2010

Manager or Sr. Manager - San Francisco

Oncology Product PR | Bay Area
Manager or Sr. Manager

The Manager/Sr. Manager will lead communications programs for pipeline and marketed products focused on breast cancer. S/he will develop and implement strategic, results-oriented communications plans to reach media, patients, and healthcare providers.

This position is required to work with leading patient advocates and partner with third party organizations on educational programs requiring the ability to nurture or build strong working relationships with these organizations. The Manager will also be a media spokesperson for the company, and will frequently interact with and advise senior management, as well as numerous functions including Commercial, Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory and Investor Relations.

This position collaborates with Corporate Communications and International Communications and Public Policy teams to ensure aligned global product messaging and approach to key milestones. It also collaborates with the Oncology advocacy relations team within Public Affairs to ensure advocacy perspective is incorporated into PR programs and plans.

Candidates must have direct experience in biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical public relations (in-house strongly preferred) supporting cancer. SABCS and breast cancer advocacy experience is a plus. Candidates must have 8 or more years of PR industry experience. Strong understanding of the biotech business model, regulatory process, managed care/payer environment and a basic understanding of industry patient assistance programs is also a must. Broad communications experience with expertise in product communications, product access, launch preparation and issues management is required.

This position is based in the Bay Area of California. Qualified candidates must contact Jim Delulio of PR Talent at jdelulio@prtalent.com Added details for this role can be found at www.prtalent.com

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