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| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| City: | Exton |
| Post Code: | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Job Description: |
ViroPharma Incorporated is an international biotechnology company with headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania committed to developing and commercializing innovative products that address unmet medical needs. We are comprised of a community of People united by their commitment to improve the health of patients suffering from serious diseases. Over the past 16 years we have built and cultivated a value-based culture of excellence, both in our United States and in European operations. We are currently seeking People with the following expertise: MANAGER, GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY Principal Objective(s): ViroPharmas Manager, Global Public Relations and Advocacy will work closely with the corporate communications team and senior management to develop and most importantly implement plans and programs that maximize the success of ViroPharma, its marketed products and pipeline. The position will serve as a liaison between the company and its primary PR audiences, and will assist in the management of local and professional public relations, advocacy relationships, and the efforts of our external public relations firm(s) advancing product-specific professional relations and patient/physician advocacy programs. This position will report to the vice president of corporate communications with lead and shared responsibilities for a full-range of PR and advocacy initiatives. As part of the team, the Manager, Global Public Relations and Advocacy will work closely with commercial, medical affairs and all members of senior management. Major Duties and Responsibilities: - Media and advocacy relations and corporate reputation management - Development of communications materials, potentially including press releases and advocacy program pieces; responsible for management of review process to ensure quality materials - Managing cross brand/function teams to ensure alignment on decision making, resource allocations and execution - Managing specific programs across multiple countries and timezones - Collaborating closely and effectively with internal and external partners, including Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Sales, Account Management, Medical Affairs, Clinical and Development, various support agencies and consultants, and counterparts on other brands within ViroPharma - Develops and manages relationships with media, medical and patient advocacy society leaders and customers - Travels to support programming - Budgeting and tracking expenditures; managing budget to plan - Develops strong understanding of the science and medicine of relevant fields - Responds to media inquiries on business, products, strategies and issues - Provides public relations and/or advocacy support to other business areas as necessary - Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements Experience |
| Post Date: | 02/22/2012 |
