Director, Science Media Relations

Pfizer Com Ec

New York City, NY, US
Base: $162,900.00 to $271,500.00; bonus/equity: 20...
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Media relations strategy and execution
Scientific earned media storytelling
Stakeholder management in healthcare
** Pfizer is seeking a Director of Science Media Relations to lead its media strategy and communications for key research and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in media relations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries and will be responsible for shaping public perception through proactive media engagement. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Global Media Relations leads media relations strategy and day-to-day execution for key research and development functions and divisions of Pfizer.
  • This position requires strong executional rigor, editorial judgment, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility workflows in a dynamic environment.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range with bonus and long-term incentive programs, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work location in New York City.

Matching Summary

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** Pfizer is seeking a Director of Science Media Relations to lead its media strategy and communications for key research and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in media relations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries and will be responsible for shaping public perception through proactive media engagement. **

Salary

Base: $162,900.00 to $271,500.00; Bonus/Equity: 20% bonus target and share-based long term incentive; Benefits: comprehensive health, retirement, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • media relations strategy and execution
  • scientific earned media storytelling
  • stakeholder management in healthcare
  • executive digital content development
  • crisis and risk mitigation communications
  • collaboration with R&D and business partners

Nice-to-have

  • agency background experience
  • proactive thought leadership
  • strong editorial judgment
  • high attention to detail
  • strategic storytelling skills
  • resilience and adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 8+ years media relations experience
  • experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environment
  • track record of scientific story placements
  • strong healthcare issues management experience
  • mastery of AI basics and LLMs in communications
  • permanent US work authorization

Work Rights

Permanent US work authorization required

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