Public Relations & Communications Specialist III
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop and execute integrated PR strategies to support market-facing corporate and product narrative development across HCP, patient, scientific, and industry stakeholder audiences. Manage drafting, distribution, and monitoring of press releases, media statements, and social media content while coordinating responses to inquiries and crisis communications through legal and regulatory review processes. Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and advocacy organizations, ensuring all messaging aligns with brand strategy and regulatory requirements. Monitor key metrics including media mentions, sentiment, and engagement to report on performance regularly. This role requires full-time remote work with 20-30% travel, evenings, and weekends as needed, alongside strict adherence to FDA, pharma/biotech regulations and HIPAA policies.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- 5+ years of direct, relevant experience in a communications or public relations function providing a comparable background
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a public relations, communications, or social media management role
- Experience managing external communications in a regulated environment (FDA, pharma/biotech)
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical promotional regulations (e.g., FDA OPDP)
- Pre-approval communications constraints
- The distinction between promotional and non-promotional content
- MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review workflows
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite
- Familiarity with CRM
- Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication
- Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required
- Ability to work under specific time constraints
- Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time
- Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment
- Travel: 20-30%
- Compliance with Cook Policy & Guidance On Interaction with Healthcare Professionals
- Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual, Cook Code of Conduct, Quality System Manual, Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations
Desired Qualifications
- Preference for experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries
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