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The field-based Director of Public Affairs is a member of the US Policy and Government Relations department responsible for driving public affairs priorities in multiple states in the US. This role will also have management responsibilities to manage several members of the Alliance Development team who work in the same states to engage third party stakeholders. In this role, the director will work with their team to engage with third parties and drive digital and earned media campaigns in support of Pfizer’s policy priorities.
Job Responsibility:
Plan and execute public affairs and communications strategies in region
Lead strategic direction in region of public affairs and alliance team to support federal and state policy priorities
Drive state teams and regional public affairs firms’ execution of public affairs campaigns
Lead social media & digital advocacy capability development and execution in the region
Create public affairs opportunities in the region by working closely with government relations and the alliance development team
Leverage earned and social media to impact state and federal government officials, opinion leaders and third-party organizations
Generate and execute strategic public affairs campaigns in states and the region to advance Pfizer interests
Assist government relations team efforts to build strategic alliances with government officials and advocates
Manage and drive strategic priorities and engagements of members of the alliance development team
Manage and drive performance of regional public affairs firms
Requirements:
BA/BS Degree required
Advanced degree in a related field preferred
8+ years of previous public affairs, media experience strongly preferred
At least 3 years spent in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical field
Demonstrated leadership across peer groups
Experience working with key thought leaders or advocacy groups
Previous management experience preferred
Ability to develop and motivate others, lead through change, and deliver on Pfizer BU public affairs priorities
Ability to plan and manage a budget within restrictions
Ability to communicate and execute complex topics
Track record in motivating colleagues and peers and developing strong internal relationships
Ability to communicate complex topics into an understandable short narrative across a range of interested parties
Ability to manage multiple colleagues and several contracted agencies
What we offer:
Eligibility for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility