Associate Director, R&D Portfolio Corporate & External Affairs Communications

Job description

Associate Director, Corporate & External Affairs, R&D Portfolio Position Purpose: The Associate Director, R&D Portfolio Corporate and External Affairs, will lead corporate and external affairs communication strategy for CSL’s R&D portfolio pipeline. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving communications for key pipeline milestones and clinical trials. They will serve as a strategic partner on R&D policy. They will lead issues and crisis management related to pipeline. In addition, they will strengthen the company’s reputation within the biotech ecosystem and US to enhance and protect CSL’s reputation and policy position. Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Head of Corporate and External Affairs, R&D Direct reports to position: 1: Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Serve as primary business partner and strategic advisor to SVP, Portfolio Development, SVP, Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety, and VP, Portfolio and Operations Excellence to shape and communicate portfolio development strategies and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives and external stakeholder expectations. Develop and execute communication plans for significant pipeline mile...