Incyte · 17 hours ago
AD, Advocacy and Comms
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel medicines. The Associate Director will manage and execute integrated internal and external communications and patient advocacy initiatives across Incyte’s U.S. dermatology and inflammation & autoimmunity portfolio, ensuring the patient voice is integrated into the business.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of U.S. communication strategies for marketed dermatology/IAI brands and pipeline assets including launch preparation, disease awareness and lifecycle management, in support of business objectives and company reputation
Drive integrated communications plans across AD, vitiligo and HS, ensuring alignment across brands, disease areas and the broader Incyte corporate narrative in the U.S
Support and amplify strategic messages and enhance awareness and understanding of Incyte’s dermatology/IAI portfolio among U.S. external stakeholders, including media, physicians, patients, caregivers and advocates
Develop, manage and oversee the review process for U.S. external communications materials, including press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, videos, web content and social media assets, in collaboration with legal, regulatory and medical partners
Provide strategic counsel and proactive issues management and reputation risk mitigation for U.S. brands and disease areas, working cross-functionally to anticipate and address emerging risks and opportunities
Partner with agency teams to develop and execute U.S. communications campaigns, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables
Measure and report program performance and insights to internal stakeholders, using data and learnings to continuously improve communications effectiveness
Develop and execute U.S. patient advocacy strategies across dermatology/IAI, with a focus on AD, vitiligo and HS, aligned with brand objectives, disease education priorities and patient needs
Serve as a primary U.S. point of contact for dermatology-focused patient advocacy organizations; build and sustain strong, credible relationships with executive leadership, staff and board members of patient advocacy groups
Identify, evaluate and activate appropriate U.S.-based partnerships with advocacy organizations, including disease awareness initiatives, education programs, community engagement and policy-related efforts, as appropriate
Work cross-functionally within Incyte to identify unmet needs, insights and collaboration opportunities relevant to U.S. patient advocacy groups at the national and local level
Conduct landscape assessments and ongoing audits of U.S. patient organizations to understand capabilities, priorities and alignment opportunities; share insights internally to inform strategy and decision-making
Design and implement advisory boards, meetings, and collaborative forums that elevate U.S. patient, caregiver and community perspectives and strengthen internal understanding of lived disease experiences
Identify and champion opportunities to bring the voice of the patient into Incyte’s U.S. dermatology/IAI strategy, communications and decision-making
Ensure all advocacy engagements and activities comply with applicable U.S. legal, regulatory, and company policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
8-12+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare-related experience, with demonstrated responsibility in communications and/or patient advocacy
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. external communications, disease education and patient advocacy strategy and execution
Strong understanding of advocacy principles and experience building productive, compliant partnerships with patient organizations
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence across internal and external stakeholders
Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling narratives
Experience with corporate reputation management and issues preparedness
Strong organizational, project management skills and prioritization skills in fast-paced environment
High degrees of self-motivation, accountability and ability to operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally
Experience managing agency teams and vendors and managing budgets
Ability to work independently, jump into a fast-moving environment and absorb information quickly
Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and integrity
Travel required up to 25%
Preferred
Advanced degree in science, communications, health or business-related field preferred
Experience in dermatology, immunology, inflammation & autoimmunity, or related therapeutic areas strongly preferred
Company
Incyte
Incyte is a drug discovery and development company which hopes to build a proprietary product pipeline of novel small molecule drugs.
Funding
Current Stage
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2026-01-22
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