Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. is hiring: Sr. Manager, Brand Communications, US AIR

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Sr. Manager, Brand Communications, US AIR and CARE

Job Type: Direct Employee

Team: Public Affairs, Communications & CSR

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Cary, NC, US

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees. To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas: AIR (products and services that promote respiration), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases), and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care). We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty, and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.

What we offer

Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees. Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust, and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues.

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Brand Communications, US AIR and CARE, will lead in transforming how the world sees Chiesi’s AIR and CARE portfolios in the United States. This role offers a chance to shine as the primary communication expert on the AIR and CARE Business Unit teams. You will craft and execute bold, creative, and insights-driven communication strategies that set industry standards and drive our business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Communications for US AIR and CARE: Serve as the communications lead for US AIR and CARE. Understand Chiesi’s AIR and CARE businesses and represent the communications function on cross-functional brand teams.
• Execute the Communications Strategy & Build Future Plans: Execute the 2025 communication strategy for AIR and support planned communications initiatives for CARE.
• Lead Business Unit Communications Content Development: Develop content strategy plans and communications materials for the US AIR and CARE business units.
• Manage Media Engagements for the Business Units: Cultivate relationships with journalists and serve as the spokesperson for the AIR/CARE business units in the United States.
• Measure Results, Report Impact, and Adapt: Establish and implement measurement frameworks for BU communications initiatives.
• Budgetary Management: Manage the brand communications budget and execute tactics within budgetary requirements.

Experience Required

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of creative thinking grounded in data and insights.
• Experience executing integrated, multistakeholder targeted communication strategy.
• Experience in media relations and knowledge of emerging communications channels.
• Experience collecting and applying insights from qualitative and quantitative assessments.
• Demonstrated skills in creative, strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all functions and levels.
• Demonstrated passion for supporting patients and underserved communities.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Cary, NC.
• Willing and able to travel (approx. 20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of agency or in-house pharmaceutical communications experience.
• Previous pharmaceutical launch brand experience.
• Understanding of US drug research and development, regulatory, compliance, and disclosure guidelines.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, advertising, or marketing.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications, or related fields; advanced degree a plus.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.