Manager/Senior Manager I, Product Public Relations (Oncology)
Diversity & Inclusion

Company: Genentech
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Manager/Senior Manager I, Product Public Relations (Oncology) The Manager/Senior Manager I will contribute to a dynamic team developing new approaches to communication that improve engagement with stakeholders and meet business needs of the organization. This candidate will have the opportunity to help shape communications strategy and launch plans for our oncology medicines. They should demonstrate an ability to take smart risks, solve problems, influence peers and senior leadership and deliver results. The Manager/Senior Manager I will serve as a media spokesperson for the company and assigned medicines, and will frequently interact with and advise senior management, as well as--partner--with numerous functional partners within Corporate Relations (e.g. Internal Communications, Digital Communications) and other parts of the company (Commercial, Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, etc.). RESPONSIBILITIES: --Develop strategies and implement the overall external communications plans for our oncology medicines; including launch planning for new medicines and additional indications --Engage media (traditional and social), patients, providers and--other audiences around milestones; acting as company spokesperson --Maintain thorough scientific knowledge of Genentech's marketed and pipeline cancer medicines and approach to disease --Have an understanding of important topics including clinical trial design, drug development, regulatory decision making--and public policy --Effectively manage high-profile product issues and crises --Collaborate with Roche's Global Product Strategy, International Communications and Global Media Relations teams--in Basel, Switzerland, to ensure aligned global product messaging and approach to key milestones --Be a strategic counselor and go-to person for high-level communications strategy with management and--product teams --Manage Public Relations agencies working in support of our medicines. Be accountable for associated budgets and resources --Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of Public Relations programs to position Genentech's products in competitive--environments and demonstrate results to product functional teams, including Commercial Qualifications --Ability to work independently without close supervision or direction, while maintaining team approach and managing time effectively --Ability to interact successfully and influence peers and management-- --Superior relationship-management skills --Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills --Proficiency in both long-term strategic planning and impromptu on-deadline performance --Strong analytical skills and business sense --Strategic and creative approach to communications and program development --Bright, hardworking--and enthusiastic contributor to team and company culture REQUIREMENTS -- Experience within a PR agency or in-house at another company, launching new medicines and an understanding of hematology and/or oncology --Advanced science degree (M.S., Ph.D.) ideal, but not required --Candidates with 4+ years relevant experience (Manager) / 6+ years relevant experience (Senior Manager I) will be considered Who We Are Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply for this job" button. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers page .

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