Internal Job Number    88592
Status    Full Time
Salary Level    Salary commensurate with experience

The Director of Media Relations, Science & Medical is responsible for providing media relations support to Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development (WRD) on keybusiness-related issues facing the company. This position will work closely with other professionals from Science, Technology and Medical Communications and WRD. The
Director will collaborate with legal and regulatory divisions, and where appropriate, create communications platforms for ongoing strategic and proactive initiatives. The position is based in New York City or Cambridge, Mass and reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications for Science, Medical and Policy.

He/she will develop and manage implementation of an integrated, long-term media relations strategic external communications programs pro that will:

1) Position WRD in top-tier national, trade, and academic media as a leading science and research organization
2) Manage corporate and WRD reputation and image in the press;
3) Develop strategic communications initiatives to further Pfizer's reputation as a leading
science organization;
4) Provide strategic communications counsel and support to Pfizer and WRD senior management
teams;
5) Manage all organizational interactions with external media, including acting as media spokesperson on all relevant issues
6) Strengthen Pfizer's relationship with print and broadcast news organizations;
7) Influence the operating environment by gaining coverage for Pfizer/industry
perspectives;
8) Work effectively in cross-functional teams to advance communications strategy;
9) Act as corporate spokesperson for all topics within responsibility/area;
10) Work with appropriate divisions (i.e., Business Units, legal and regulatory) to develop specific plans to address key issues.
12) Manage two site-based team members; work with team members to drive local and regional coverage of WRD communications imperatives

Qualifications    10 to 12+ years of media relations, including experience in a preeminent pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, or other related research environment. A strong business background, as well as excellent managerial skills-preferably within a multinational organization-are essential. Strong spokesperson skills are a must. Also necessary is solid experience in dealing with significant issues management.

A strong, proven track record of delivering results for business clients. Candidates must be able to demonstrate success in working with all levels of senior corporate management. A strong, demonstrated record of achieving superior business results required. This position requires a person with a life history of pegging his/her personal
goals beyond what is simply required. Day-to-day direction, by the nature of the business, must be self-initiated. A strong, demonstrated record of influencing others, both internally and externally, across all levels of the organization is critical. Excellent presentation skills and persuasiveness are mandatory. A strong, demonstrated record of assuming ownership of results is also required. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills necessary. Ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines and monitor and evaluate results is essential.

Benefits    At Pfizer, we've long recognized that our colleagues are our most important asset. We value our colleagues, recognize their talent, encourage their growth and reward their performance. It's a terrific environment that enables people to contribute, to do their best, and to achieve their potential.

Throughout our history, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees.

When you choose a Pfizer career, we provide the resources to help you develop and succeed both in your career and your personal life. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

Company Profile    Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world

Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.

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 employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site.
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