Associate Director Public Affairs (Oncology)

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops and supports pharmaceutical products in oncology and dermatology.

What you will do

• Develop and implement health policy, patient advocacy, and communications strategies for the Germany oncology and dermatology portfolio.
• Collaborate with medical, market access, commercial, legal, compliance, HEOR, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, regional, and global teams.
• Lead brand and portfolio communications with general, trade, and online media and external healthcare stakeholders.
• Manage review processes for press releases, fact sheets, videos, web content, social content, and other external communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with patient organizations, policy makers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, payors, professional associations, and academia.
• Oversee health policy initiatives, partnership programs, patient organization guidelines, and grant and sponsorship processes in Germany, including tracking and reporting.

Requirements

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and German, or equivalent language skills.
• Significant experience in public relations, patient advocacy, patient relations, or a similar function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated success working in a matrix environment with diverse groups and functions, overseeing complex programs, and managing external vendors.
• Strong communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with an emphasis on clarity and inclusivity.
• Experience managing and hosting live activities and programs, with a strategic, results-oriented, and highly motivated approach.
• Ability to represent hirify.global and build relationships with policy makers, patient advocacy groups, professional associations, academia, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to integrity, ethics, compliance, legal requirements, and an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Nice to have

• A degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a cross-functional and matrix environment with regional and global public affairs colleagues.
• Support a patient-centric, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Assistive technology accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities using Microsoft Office.