CareerPlan

Associate Director, Thought Leadership & Issues Communications

Princeton - NJ - USFull-time$157k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Execute global enterprise thought leadership strategy and support crisis/issues communications readiness for a life sciences company.

Role type

Senior IC corporate communications leader (thought leadership & crisis)

Builds

Enterprise narrative, media coverage, crisis response protocols

Domain

Life sciences / Healthcare

Required skills

Strategic thought leadership planning, earned media pitching, executive positioning, crisis scenario planning, messaging development, impact analysis, project management

Preferred skills

Healthcare industry experience, matrixed environment navigation

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Drive planning and execution of thought leadership opportunities; Lead identification and recommendation of strategic thought leadership opportunities; Develop earned media pitches for top-tier media; Lead execution of strategic sponsorship opportunities; Develop strategic messaging and communications materials; Monitor and analyze impact of thought leadership efforts; Partner on enterprise crisis communications scenario planning; Provide strategic counsel during emerging issues and crises; Develop crisis response plans