About this role
Summary of Job Description:
Specialist, Public Affairs is responsible for identifying opportunities and execution of internal and external TA (Therapeutic Area) public relations program aligned with global and local TA Brand Plan, under manager’s supervision.
He/She will contribute to protecting and enhancing company reputation as well as employee engagement through various TA communications and patient relations activities.
Closely working with internal and external key stakeholders, he/she will plan and implement communication activities that effectively describe and deliver the key messages around the TA and product through multi-communication channels.
He/She will build and maintain relationship with Patient Groups and closely work with them as a partner to improve the healthcare environment in respective TA.
Collaborating with Global and Area teams to ensure alignment in TA and/or product key communications activities, he/she will work with other functions as a member of TA brand team to drive cross-divisional and integrated communications.
Major Responsibilities:
Execute effective communication strategy aligned with global and local TA Brand Plans in collaboration with the relevant brand teamBuild strong media relations and deliver key brand messages to targeted media to increase media exposures and raise reputationIncrease internal and external stakeholder engagement through TA communicationsWork with patient groups and other external stakeholders to elevate disease awareness programs and patient support programs to raise the standard of careAdvance PPI (patients-public-involvement) by involving patients, patient groups and other stakeholders externally and internally to ensure patients’ voices are heard and needs are addressedContribute to achieving Business Unit/Brand Team goals as communications strategic partnerEnsure all patient relations activities are conducted in accordance with compliance, law/codes and brand guidelines and other internal/industry rules. Essential Skills & Abilities:
Fluent English & Japanese communication skillsMedia relations experience and knowldedgeExternal and internal communications experienceMulti-media communications experience including digitalStrong commitment to quality and resultsExcellent team player and interpersonal skillsAbility to drive for results and translate strategy into flawless executionAbility to implement activities across a multi-functional team to achieve goalsAbility to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projectsAgency and vender management skillsKnowledge of industry laws, regulations, and guidelines
Education/Experience Preferrable:
Bachelor's degree+ is preferableMore than 3 years’ experience in communicationsAgency management experiencePharmaceutical experience or medical industry experience is preferable, including experience in PR agency working with pharmaceutical/medical industry clientExperience in working with Commercial environmentExperience in working in diverse, multi-national environment ＊広報の経験をお持ちの方を優先させていただいております
アッヴィは、機会均等を重視する雇用主であり、誠実な企業活動、革新の推進、人々の生活への貢献、そして地域社会への貢献に努めています。雇用機会均等に向けて、障がいを持つ方々も積極的に支援しています。