Associate Director / Director Media Relations and Public Affairs Job at Indivior

TITLE: Associate Director / Director Media Relations and Public Affairs Reports To: Vice President of Communications Location: Richmond Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. We are driving forward our understanding of addiction and other serious mental health illnesses to create new science that will help pave the way for an even deeper understanding of patient needs and treatment innovation. We engage at all levels across the addiction treatment spectrum, interacting with governments, key opinion leaders, physicians, payers, patients, and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness and educate about addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease. POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Director / Director Media Relations and Public Affairs is a newly created role responsible for driving effective external communications, including branded corporate communications, non-branded disease state awareness campaigns, and public affairs efforts. This position will work closely with the entire global impact team and across business functions to develop and implement communications and content strategies that advance Indivior’s mission, vision, and values. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Media relations Project management of corporate communications vehicles including annual report Content strategy and development for external channels and audiences Partnership with a range of internal teams and departments to support their communications needs Management of communications and content agencies and contractors Measurement of and reporting on performance of communications strategies and initiatives Budget management and forecasting MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 7-10 or more years of experience as a communications professional in a corporate setting or blended corporate and agency experience At least two years in a communications leadership role Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in pharma or other highly regulated industry Public company experience preferred Experience in leveraging communications and media strategies and collaborating with public policy and government affairs colleagues Experience in content development, corporate public positioning/branding, storytelling Experience in media relations and a strong understanding of the media landscape, including digital and social media Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated expertise in leading complex communication activities Experience in managing agencies and contractors Experience in managing and forecasting budgets BENEFITS: Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes: 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage Health, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options Adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Concierge/personal assistance services Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr