Director Corporate Communications Europe & GCC

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Director, Corporate Communications Europe

About Global Blood Therapeutics

Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and delivery of life-changing treatments that provide hope to underserved patient communities. Founded in 2011, GBT is delivering on its goal to transform the treatment and care of sickle cell disease (SCD), a lifelong, devastating inherited blood disorder. In the United States, the company has introduced Oxbryta® (voxelotor), the first U.S. FDA-approved treatment that directly inhibits sickle hemoglobin polymerization, an underlying cause of SCD. GBT plans to seek regulatory approvals to expand the potential use of Oxbryta in the United States for the treatment of SCD in children age 4 to 11 years and to treat hemolytic anemia in SCD in people age 12 years and older in Europe.

GBT is also advancing its pipeline program in SCD with inclacumab, a P-selectin inhibitor in development to address pain crises associated with the disease, and GBT021601, the company’s next generation hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitor. In addition, GBT’s drug discovery teams are working on new targets to develop the next wave of treatments for SCD. We are currently expanding our footprint in Europe.

To learn more, please visit www.gbt.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter..

Position Summary

As GBT establishes and expands its presence in Europe, the company seeks a Director, Corporate Communications Europe to serve as the point person for the development and execution of corporate and product communications initiatives and ensure the company is appropriately and strategically positioned with key stakeholders. A successful candidate will have European-based experience in external and internal communications (preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry) , strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to research, develop and execute innovative approaches to communication. This will be an individual contributor role, who has a strong ability to work cross functionally. The position reports to the SVP, head of corporate communications and investor relations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support GBT’s mission and increase the visibility of the Company and the solutions being developed for patients through proactive corporate, branded and unbranded communications initiatives.
• Act as a GBT brand champion, developing programs that help to maintain integrity of the GBT brand; and drive corporate, product and pipeline communication, including launches and disease awareness campaigns
• Develop and maintain high quality corporate communications materials, specific to the European operation, including key message documents, Q&As, press releases, fact sheets, media pitches, speeches, social media posts, etc.
• Engage with external stakeholders on behalf of GBT including media, health professionals, patient groups, partners and others.
• Support the preparation of executives for media interviews and external speaking opportunities to help ensure key messages are consistently conveyed.
• Identify, create and deliver engaging employee communications content that can be leveraged across GBT channels such as the company’s intranet, and all employee meetings
• Provide input to the company intranet; serving as a go-to expert for internal stakeholders; and identifying strategies and tactics that will encourage and enhance usage across Europe
• Oversee media monitoring activities across Europe
• Develop and maintain strong collaboration and synergy with the global (headquarters-based) corporate communication team in regards of all communication channels
• Serve as an integral member of cross-functional teams on different projects related to communications and employee programming, e.g. by providing expertise for managing events, including corporate events at medical congresses, etc.
• Supervise agency partners to drive tactical execution of communications strategies and ensuring that metrics are reached
  

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience (communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing, investor relations, etc.).
• Excellent English skills is a must, other European languages are a plus
• Previous experience in the biotech/pharma industry is strongly preferred
• Understanding of the European regulatory and reimbursement landscape for prescription medicines and demonstrated experience in communicating around related milestones.
• Ability to understand and translate complex scientific and policy concepts into clear, concise, engaging and impactful communications
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills and experience in creating, adapting and unifying content for multiple channels
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver with keen attention to detail and quality
• Detail oriented and resourceful with an ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing atmosphere
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with web-based content management tools such as WordPress and Veeva a plus
• General video and/or audio skills an asset
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work effectively
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively
  

Fit With GBT Culture

• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise
• Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor
• Values-based leadership consistent with GBT’s Core Values
• Excitement about the vision and mission of GBT
• Flexibility
• Integrity
  

NOTE: This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Global Blood Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.