Sr. Manager, Corporate Affairs , Rare Disease Communications

The Sr. Manager/Manager, Rare Disease Communications, is accountable for supporting the Rare Disease Corporate Affairs Lead in the development and implementation of an integrated rare disease communications strategy that encompasses internal and external communications, issues management, brand/corporate communications, and reputation management for Rare Disease, FA, SMA, ALS (reactive). This includes developing and disseminating communications around thought leadership, disease awareness, and data and regulatory milestones. S/he will help strengthen Biogen's reputation in rare disease by enhancing, building and protecting Biogen's portfolio, brands, narrative and executing key rare disease initiatives that support and help drive the company's business strategies. S/he will directly collaborate with the ICoE therapy area, members/task forces in BIR and EU and with Global Communications and Media to develop integrated strategies supporting the Company's FA and SMA products. The role encompasses supporting rare disease communications with external audiences (e.g., media, general public) across Rare Disease, FA, SMA. S/he will support the Rare Disease Corporate Affairs lead with media relations, helping to provide counsel to the affiliates and the international regions (Biogen International Region (BIR) including partner markets, European Region (EU) as well as assisting with responding to media inquiries and issues. S/he will help advance Biogen's reputation as patient-centered and a pioneering organization in meeting the evolving needs of the rare disease patient communities. A major part of this role will be to support the Rare Disease Lead in guiding colleagues in the affiliates. This position requires strong collaboration and networking across Biogen, especially the international region. As a member of the International and Global Corporate Affairs team, this role will work cross-functionally with colleagues in global, regional and in the affiliates.

This is a part Time Job.

Requirements:

- 5-7 years of experience in corporate and/or marketing communications
- Native English speaker
- Bachelor's degree required
- Communications agency and healthcare industry experience preferred
- Based in Switzerland working in the International HQ (Baar, Canton Zug)
- Outstanding verbal and written communications and presentations skills
- Strong business acumen

Contact: Alba Jansa

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