VP, Head of Communications

Incyte Corporation•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

The Vice President, Head of Communications serves as a leader, strategist, architect, and communications steward for Incyte. This role leads internal and external communications and co-leads regional public affairs and patient advocacy teams. The position oversees communications strategy and operations, supports the CEO and leadership team, and advances Incyte’s brand identity and visibility among key stakeholder audiences.

Requirements

Creative and thoughtful in using new media technologies.
Extensive successful writing and editing experience for external audiences across print and online communications media.
Demonstrated experience and leadership managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing strategy or program to advance business goals.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to effectively interface with leaders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in a senior management role within or working with the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
A degree in Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Mentor and develop staff using a supportive, collaborative approach.
Promote high performance, continuous improvement, learning, and quality.
Recruit and manage a communications team to develop and execute communications strategy.
Lead internal communications, including the intranet, video wall, Town Hall preparation and agendas, and blogs for executive team members.
Oversee day-to-day communications operations, including budgeting, planning, and staff development.
Cultivate and manage press relationships to support coverage of special events, public announcements, and other projects.
Prioritize media opportunities and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations, and supporting materials.
Serve as the point person for media interactions that promote or affect the organization.
Oversee development of Incyte’s print communications, website, and news media content, and manage relationships with associated vendors.
Provide direct communications support to Incyte’s CEO, including ongoing internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement.
Work with leadership and staff to identify communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies.
Create marketing and public relations strategies to help leadership build meaningful relationships with high-level external audiences, including media and key influencers.
Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization.
Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance Incyte’s brand identity, broaden awareness of its priorities, and increase program visibility across key stakeholder audiences.
Shape and drive communications opportunities and synergies across thought leadership strategies for the company’s leadership team.
Co-lead regional public affairs and patient advocacy teams.