Rare Communications Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Boston, United States Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. Full time

Department: Global Communication & External Relations

Job Type: Direct Employee

Team: Public Affairs, Communications & CSR

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Boston, MA, US

Purpose

The Rare Communications Business Partner will navigate a company in full evolution, supporting the Rare business unit, in a fully international context, supporting them in communicating their identity and their evolution. This role is instrumental in shaping Chiesi’s global reputation and driving impactful communication strategies in rare diseases.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Global Communications Business Partner to support our Rare Diseases portfolio, providing expertise and strategic communication across markets. With a minimum of five years in healthcare communications—whether from a PR agency or within the pharmaceutical industry—you’ll be a key contact for our global brand leaders, contributing insights, creativity, and strategic thinking for media and PR activities. You will also serve as the communications point of contact for internal initiatives in Boston, working closely with our Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs, and Chiesi USA teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.

  1. Strategic Communications & PR Support:
    • Provide strategic partnership and advice on external communications to the Rare Global Brand Leaders and ensure the excellent name and reputation of Chiesi in rare diseases is reinforced across geographies, with a specific focus on US market.
    • Act as the primary contact for global brand leaders, bringing expert insights to develop and refine strategic media and PR initiatives that elevate Chiesi’s reputation and support brand objectives.
    • Lead and develop multichannel campaigns and projects with the brand teams that support our global vision.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively suggest areas/topics/opportunities for communication to support the business strategy.
  2. Internal Communications:
    • Lead internal communications efforts for Chiesi’s Boston location, ensuring alignment with global objectives and crafting messages that resonate locally.
    • Partner with Boston-based teams and departments to drive employee engagement and provide regular updates on company milestones, projects, and achievements.
  3. Patient Advocacy and Public Affairs Collaboration:
    • Work closely with our Patient Advocacy team to ensure that all communications reflect our deep commitment to patient-centricity and collaboration.
    • Collaborate with Chiesi USA affiliate and Public Affairs to ensure that all activities are in harmony with our policies, practices, and global strategy.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Develop and nurture relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring open lines of communication and a deep understanding of our shared objectives.
    • Facilitate productive discussions with global brand leaders, senior management, and regional affiliates to achieve communications goals.
Experience Required

At least 5 years of experience in the field of Healthcare Communication (with focus on external communication / therapeutical area communication) in multinational companies or PR agencies. Experience in Rare Diseases space is a plus.

Technical Skills
  1. Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record in media relations and public relations within the healthcare industry.
  2. Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze complex information and translate it into compelling communications plans.
  3. Experience working in a global function and a flexible mindset to adapt to diverse needs and regions.
  4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for creating clear, engaging, and impactful messaging.
  5. Strong project management abilities, with a proven capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  6. Proficiency in media relations, with an established network or the ability to quickly build relationships with key media contacts in the healthcare sector.
  7. Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms, including experience with social media, internal communication tools, and content management systems.
  8. In-depth PR Landscape Knowledge in the U.S. – Extensive experience and familiarity with the U.S. public relations landscape, including media outlets, healthcare industry contacts, and best practices to effectively position Chiesi and engage key stakeholders in the U.S.
Soft Skills
  1. Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
  2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and act as a key contact for high-level stakeholders.
  3. Sense of urgency, excellent organization skills with bias for action, influencing skills & stakeholders management, ability to build strong teams and network, to work independently under minimal supervision, flexible, self-starter, focused.
  4. Proven capacity to work cross-functionally, especially with Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs, and affiliate teams, fostering open communication and aligning efforts toward shared goals.
  5. Ability to handle conflicting priorities, and collaborator's and colleague's expectations and deliver consistently high-quality outputs.
  6. Skilled in developing and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, global brand leaders, media contacts, and patient advocacy groups.
Education

Degree in Communications or in Social or Political Sciences, Economics (or others) with a specialization in Communications.

Languages

English native speaker, Italian will be considered a plus.

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