SUN PHARMA · 9 hours ago
Associate Director, Corporate Communications, NAM, Princeton, NJ - Hybrid
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expSun Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Corporate Communications for their North America operations. This role involves shaping and executing corporate communication strategies, acting as the primary spokesperson, and managing media relations to enhance the company’s reputation.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Serve as the North America spokesperson for Sun Pharma
Develop and execute media and communications strategies to build, enhance, and protect Sun Pharma’s reputation in North America
Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, including media outreach, interviews, media briefings, and relationship-building with key journalists and influencers. Manage and collaborate with external PR agencies and freelancers
Organize and support senior leadership media interactions; prepare executives with messaging, talking points, and media training as needed
Provide PR support to the innovative medicines business, including new product launches, clinical data and business development related announcements
Design and execute a North America social media strategy to elevate brand visibility, engagement, and reputation
Develop content for publishing across Sun’s NAM social media platforms
Monitor, moderate, and respond to user-generated content in line with established guidelines
Guide and support internal marketing/brand teams on social media strategy and platform management
Maintain Sun Pharma’s North America website
Act as brand custodian for Sun Pharma in North America, ensuring consistent application of corporate branding and messaging
Strengthen the corporate brand through integrated communication tools and platforms, including corporate films, brochures, presentations, and thought leadership materials
Work with HR to develop and execute a robust internal communications strategy aligned with business priorities and people goals
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO, North America, and senior leadership team
Draft executive communications, including speeches, talking points, leadership messages, and company-wide announcements
Drive adoption and engagement on Microsoft Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) through innovative content and campaigns
Plan and execute employee town halls and internal events in partnership with business and HR teams
Collaborate closely with HR to support employee engagement, change management, and culture initiatives
Lead communications for issues and crisis situations affecting the company or brands in North America
Anticipate and identify potential reputational risks; maintain crisis communication protocols
Deliver timely, accurate, and balanced messaging to mitigate risk and protect corporate reputation across media and digital platforms
Write clear, impactful communications on complex topics
Aligning internal communications recommendations and tactics to support and drive executive communications programs that underscore the value of the Company through a collective message platform related to company objectives, company culture, milestones and business priorities
Partnering with key internal stakeholders to leverage and coordinate internal/external activities across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree required in Business, Communications, Journalism, English
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in corporate communications or public relations
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight timetables, be open-minded and can adapt to change
Must possess excellent writing skills—both technical and creative/promotional proficiency, highly refined skills of grammar and syntax; ability to adapt writing styles quickly and gracefully
Have the ability to distill complex language from a variety of sources into effective, easy-to-understand, concise messages for a variety of internal and external audiences
Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Pharmaceutical experience is strongly encouraged
Preferred
MBA preferred
The ideal candidate is an Experienced Senior Manager in PHARMA, strong writer, has the ability to simplify complex information and is process-minded
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time
Company
SUN PHARMA
Sun Pharma is the world's fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company and No. 1 in India.
10001+ employees
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