Vice President, Global Research, Development & Therapeutic Area Public Affairs
Core
Develop and execute an integrated internal and external communications strategy for R&D to advance enterprise priorities, strengthen trust in science, and enable business readiness for pipeline and regulatory events.
Role type
VP, Global R&D Public Affairs & Communications
Builds
Global R&D communications operating model, governance, and high-performing team
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotech R&D, Public Affairs, Regulatory Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global R&D communications strategy, executive counseling on reputation and risk, issues management, crisis preparedness, scientific narrative translation, regulatory milestone communication, team leadership, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in scientific discipline, experience in pharmaceutical/biotech R&D communications
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as accountable executive owner for global R&D public affairs strategy; Counsel R&D leadership on reputation, transparency, and disclosure readiness; Lead communications for high-stakes product development and regulatory milestones; Shape enterprise R&D narrative and translate complex science into credible storytelling; Lead internal communications for R&D strategy and organizational changes; Own issues management and crisis preparedness for R&D topics; Partner on science-adjacent advocacy priorities; Build and lead a high-performing R&D communications team
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & team building