Vice President, Global Research, Development & Therapeutic Area Public Affairs

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As the primary Public Affairs liaison to the R&D organization, the V ice   P resident   will develop and execute an integrated internal and external communications strategy that advances enterprise priorities, strengthens trust in our science, and enables business readiness for key pipeline and regulatory events. This leader will provide senior counsel to R&D and enterprise leaders on reputation and risk, set the operating model and governance for R&D communications globally, and build a high-performing team with deep scientific, regulatory, and issues-management   expertise .     This highly visible leadership role sits within Public Affairs, partners closely with R&D leadership (Discovery, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Safety, and Operations), and collaborates across Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Government Affairs/Policy, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and regional/country teams.

Include:     Executive Leadership, Governance & Strategic Counsel   Serve as the accountable executive owner for global R&D public affairs and communications strategy, with clear decision rights, governance, and escalation pathways.   Act as a senior counselor to the Head s   of   Research and Development   and   other   leadership on reputation, transparency, disclosure readiness, and external dynamics   impacting   scientific and development priorities.   Establish annual   objectives , measurable KPIs, and   a performance   management rhythm to ensure strategic focus, accountability, and high-impact outcomes.     Product Development & Regulatory Milestone Communications   Lead communications for high-stakes product development and regulatory milestones, including:   Trial initiations, protocol milestones, interim analyses, and top-line and full data readouts   End-of-Phase meetings, breakthrough/fast track designations, and advisory committee preparation   Regulatory submissions, approvals, complete response letters, labeling updates, and post-marketing commitments   Clinical holds, safety updates, and significant development program changes   Ensure communications are scientifically   accurate , compliant, and appropriately sequenced across internal and external audiences, coordinating with Regulatory, Medical, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, and Commercial partners.   Lead scenario planning, message development, and executive preparation (talking points, Q&A, holding statements, and backgrounders) for milestone announcements.   Drive consistent global execution by aligning with regional/country teams and   establishing   scalable playbooks.     Scientific, Platform & Pipeline Narrative Development   Shape and steward an enterprise R&D narrative