Director, Product & Corporate Communications - Contractor

Overview The Director, Product and Corporate Communications will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications and will lead the development and implementation of integrated Product and Corporate Communications. The individual in this role must be highly collaborative, have experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, have a strong desire to be part of a growth culture, and have proven ability to drive effective communications strategies and programs. This is a contract position. The position will be hybrid and must be able to be in person in Florham Park, NJ. on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Write communications materials (press releases, website content, social media content, internal communications, key messages and Q&A) with strategic alignment to business priorities and corporate positioning, strong grammatical acumen, close attention to detail and minimal oversight

Manage corporate social media channels for Shionogi and subsidiary, developing and maintaining content strategies in line with business priorities, securing input from cross‑functional stakeholders on content and ensuring all required reviews

Partner with colleagues across the organization to assess and develop communications approach and materials to support emerging opportunities and issues

Manage all internal and external communications around corporate milestones including executive appointments, new facilities, partnerships and license agreements

Represent communications in cross‑functional launch readiness teams and manage communications projects and workstreams

Oversee large‑scale website updates for Shionogi and subsidiaries with a strong focus on content development and editorial excellence (design/programming skills not required)

Work with internal global partners to support internal campaigns, develop articles and prepare content for English‑speaking audiences

Coordinate photo and video shoots including writing scripts, working with vendors to edit footage and overseeing post‑production (video editing/production skills not required)

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with medical, legal and regulatory colleagues and manage U.S. material review process

Maintain and regularly update corporate collateral including corporate overview presentation, brochures and journal ads

Ensure that company values and visual identity/branding are followed and incorporated into deliverables

Minimum Job Requirements Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline required

Minimum of 10+ years in public relations, corporate communications and/or business unit communications preferably at a pharmaceutical or biotech company or a public relations firm

Exceptional written, oral and visual communication skills required

Exemplary project management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and be accountable for multiple projects

Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Experience working on FDA approvals and new product launches

Experience working with external/company spokespeople and patient advocates/advocacy groups

Experience with internal communications including town halls and special events

Experience developing corporate social media strategies and implementing social media programs

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, commercial, manufacturing and regulatory environment

Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big‑picture perspective

Ability to develop successful working relationships and serve as a subject matter expert with senior executives

Ability to develop relationships across the U.S. and global organization across levels and functional areas

Excellent judgment and professional maturity

Proactive, detail‑oriented, motivated, enthusiastic, curious mindset

Position may require up to 15‑20% domestic travel

This is a hybrid opportunity and US Corporate Headquarters is in Florham Park, NJ.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience in infectious and/or rare disease

Proficiency with media strategy and media relations

Understanding of the U.S. regulatory pathways

Experience launching new products in the U.S.

Ability to own projects and work both collaboratively and independently

Additional Information

The hourly rate for this position is $122 - $150. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long‑term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non‑discriminatory.

If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request accommodations by calling 973-307-3550 or by sending an email to ShionogiHR@shionogi.com.

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