Therapeutic Area Communications Manager (Single Contributor) - Solid Tumor

[Manager, Therapeutic Area Communications]

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic communications for a major therapeutic business unit, supporting the business head and senior leadership.

• Develop and execute end-to-end communication plans to increase disease awareness and improve patient access.

• Drive campaigns that highlight innovation in key therapeutic areas, targeting healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

• Strengthen reputation of the business unit through external engagement and media relations.

• Build partnerships with patient groups, influencers, and third-party advocates.

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to amplify messaging and align on communication strategies.

• Measure performance using KPIs and insight-driven tools.

• Manage agencies and budgets to deliver high-impact communication initiatives.

• Embed compliance across all communication activities.

• Support internal engagement and change management aligned with company culture and transformation efforts.

• Provide strategic counsel to senior executives and contribute to leadership team discussions on reputation and positioning.

• Lead response during sensitive issues or crises by advising leadership and coordinating messaging.

• Collaborate across geographies and functions within a global communication network.

• Contribute to capability-building and best-practice sharing within regional and global teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum, advanced degree preferred.

• 8–10 years of experience in strategic communications within corporate, healthcare, or policy environments.

• Bilingual fluency required: exceptional Japanese communication skills and strong English proficiency.

• Track record in media relations, patient advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong strategic mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across functions and geographies.

• Experience in agency management and budget oversight.

• Proven change management and project leadership within complex, matrixed organizations.