事業部門・コミュニケーション担当シニアディレクター/ BU/Communications Senior Director

A multinational pharmaceutical company is searching for a Business Unit/Communications Senior Director. The chosen candidate will be leading product and environmental shaping communications across the company’s portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct all product and environmental shaping communications efforts across the company’s product portfolio
• Develop and lead disease state and consumer communications for patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams aligned with business strategic objectives
• Support data and regulatory milestone communications related to the company’s product areas
• Coordinate with global BU Communications teams to ensure consistent global implementation of communications strategies
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external cross-functional partners, including senior and executive leaders
• Provide strategic communications counsel through credible expertise, relevant insights, and transparent feedback
• Oversee and support message and material development, including press releases, website and microsite copy, video scripts, social media content, standby statements, and backgrounders
• Drive innovative communications initiatives supporting the company’s marketed products and related communities
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of communicators while managing performance and supporting career development
• Conduct media training, communications counsel, and coaching for internal business partners
• Oversee associate directors and senior counsel in collaboration with PR agencies
• Anticipate, prioritise, and manage potential media issues and crisis communications
• Develop and edit communications materials, including press releases, internal Q&As, videos, fact sheets, newsletters, speeches, and emails
• Conduct and facilitate interviews with local, national, and international media outlets
• Partner with communications teams across global affiliates
• Collaborate closely with Japan, U.S., and global business colleagues as well as cross-functional teams, including Executive Communications, Corporate Digital and Social Media, Employee Communications, and Government Affairs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• More than 10 years of communications experience (journalism, public relations, other communications roles, etc.)
• Strong understanding of both traditional and social media and a vision for new innovative ways of communicating
• Experience supporting a business unit – demonstrated ability to develop a deep understanding of brand, medical and business objectives and develop communications solutions that deliver on the Company’s marketed products strategic goals
• Experience leading and developing a team of direct reports
• Native level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience in the development and execution of strategic and creative communications plans, including digital and social media
• Knowledge of diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic diseases
• Demonstrated influence with business partners, including Senior Leaders and Executives
• Experience dealing with national and local media, trade, and social media, or professional/trade and third-party organisations, including interacting with A-list media and serving as a spokesperson
• Experience in collaborating with and effectively guiding third-party vendors, including PR agencies
• Experience in global communications programming and coordination
• Experience in crisis communications
• Proficient in written and verbal Japanese and English

About the Company:

A globally recognised pharmaceutical organisation focused on innovation and advancing healthcare through data-driven and digital transformation initiatives. The company operates internationally and is committed to enhancing customer experience through cutting-edge technologies.

Keywords:

製薬, ヘルスケア, デジタル, ソーシャルメディア, 広報, コミュニケーション, 外資系

Job Ref: SGQLNK