Responsibilities and Accountabilities:** **External Communications (75%)** Brand Communications + Working with brand leads, act as the point of contact for US brand business teams for assigned priority brand(s) + Foster business growth and stakeholder trust through a deep understanding and passion for the science, data and business priorities, leading co-creation of external brand communication campaigns + Develop and deliver external communications campaigns for patients and/or HCPs to educate on brand value or disease awareness, aligned with business and medical strategy + Identify and leverage robust insights to shape effective external brand communication campaigns and ensure high-quality execution through planning and content development + Design and execute integrated omnichannel campaigns incorporating innovative engagement approaches, including partnerships with social media influencers (e.g., patients, physicians and other HCPs) to expand reach, credibility and impact + Establish measurable outcomes for external communication campaigns in the US market, using findings to refine strategies and tactics + Lead strategic communications for major US regulatory milestones, data milestones and US scientific congresses + Develop and execute media engagement strategies, including development of core message frameworks + Lead media training for US brand spokespeople + Identify and execute strategic US media opportunities to position brands and senior commercial and medical affairs leaders as thought leaders + Lead strategic projects to support additional business growth or enhance the capabilities of the US Brand communications team Issues Management + Proactively monitor and analyze US media to identify and manage brand-related issues that may impact stakeholder trust or Company reputation + Provide strategic counsel to US brand business teams on brand-related issues + Lead communications planning and execution for US brand-related issues, including Supply Chain disruption and crisis scenarios **Internal Communications (25%)** + Develop and execute internal communication strategies that inspire and engage brand teams to deliver on behalf of patients and the Company + Establish metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of internal communications programs **Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Collaborate with Corporate, R&D Communications and IR to ensure alignment on brand-related communications and issues overall + Informs and/or collaborates with Corporate, R&D Communications and IR as appropriate on brand-related communications and issues **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's or advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Life Sciences or a related field + Minimum of 8 years' experience in regional and/or local communication roles within the pharmaceutical or biopharma sector + Demonstrated ability to manage projects and align multiple stakeholders + Hands-on experience with healthcare systems, regulatory environments and communications dynamics in key markets + Strong business communications acumen gained through experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma sector + Experience in planning and executing communication campaigns for regulatory milestones data announcements and congresses + Demonstrated experience developing and executing external communications campaigns for patient and/or HCP audiences to support brand or disease education + Experience leveraging digital engagement approaches, including social media influencers, to extend reach and influence + Proven ability to lead brand launches with demonstrable impact + Ability to build authentic relationships and trust with stakeholders across diverse markets + Deep understanding of healthcare systems, regulatory environments, and market dynamics + Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex scientific information into clear and compelling messages + Effective management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment **Location and Working Environment** This position is based in Northbrook, IL. The role requires a strategic, insights-driven approach to external and internal brand communications, with a focus on fostering business growth, building stakeholder trust, and ensuring impactful, aligned execution across US market.