Vice President, Global Research, Development & Therapeutic Area Public Affairs

Role: Vice President of Public Affairs for R&D, responsible for developing and executing global internal and external communications strategies to support enterprise priorities, scientific trust, and pipeline milestones. Responsibilities include advising R&D leadership on reputation and risk, managing communications for high-stakes milestones like trial results and regulatory filings, shaping scientific narratives, leading internal engagement, managing issues and crises, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Medical, Legal, and Policy. The role involves building a high-performing, scientific fluency-driven team, overseeing agency relationships, and aligning global and regional messaging. Qualifications: 16+ years in communications/public affairs, preferably with a scientific background (Bachelor’s minimum; advanced degree preferred), and experience in pharma/biotech R&D, clinical development, and regulatory environments. Expertise in translating complex science into credible messaging, issues management, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement is essential. Preferred: experience across therapeutic areas like oncology, virology, inflammation, with knowledge of media/digital strategies and health equity issues. The role reports to senior leadership and involves substantial collaboration across internal functions and external partners. Work setup specifics are not provided.