Senior Manager, Pearl River Site Affairs and ...
Pfizer - Pearl River, NY
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ROLE SUMMARYThe Senior Manager, Pearl River Site Affairs and Communication is responsible for leading and executing communications programs designed to enhance the image of the Pearl River site. The Senior Manager collaborates with the Vaccine R&D Chief Operating Officer and Pearl River Leadership Team to lead, develop and/or implement strategies for a range of internal and external communication activities, including corporate, community and change management communications, and branding initiatives. They will be responsible for managing and implementing communications plans and materials that deepen colleague engagement/trust, and other site actions that accelerate site business performance and enhance Pearl River''s site reputation externally.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESThought partner and lead communicator for the Pfizer Pearl River siteInternal CommunicationsDevelop long-term strategic plan and day-to-day management of an integrated editorial program across multiple channels (e.g., Yammer posts, Site Newsletter, e-signs, emails, etc.) for the Pearl River siteManage editorial calendar ensuring balance across themes and in alignment with site goals, messaging, and news and in collaboration with messaging from WRDM and VRD communications teamsGrow Pearl River''s internal social media channelsPOC to liaise with Corporate digital, media and WRDM communications to identify opportunities to highlight Pearl River at Corporate level and support developing a broader interface with colleagues through Yammer and other social media formatsProvide metrics assessing reader interest in newsletters, emails, Yammer posts etc. and look for ways to increase readership and engagementRefine Pearl River''s SharePoint site and generate content for ensuring it is fresh, engaging, resonates with on-site colleagues, approved through legal and others as required and published in a timely mannerResearch, write, publish short/long-form articles, executive leadership emails, videos, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, etc. and ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, simplicity of language and news impactResponsible for the technical skills and working knowledge to manage technical aspects of the Site''s SharePointAssess evolving WRDM and partner line business strategy and related activities and conduct effective story mining across Site and other Pfizer functions to discover and develop news leads on an ongoing basisImplement globally driven internal communications'' efforts and lead site-wide plans, including corporate reputation, change management, cultural, reward and recognition, branding and other colleague engagement initiatives, etc.Develop and maintain relationships with Site Leaders to identify communication opportunities and to ensure consistent messaging across WRDMPrepare communication materials (e.g. slides, talking points) for Pearl River Site Head Presentations e.g. Town Halls, Chamber meetingsDevelop and maintain a compelling Pearl River story, key messaging, and news flow for internal usePartner with other members of the Site Affairs team to provide operational support for site events, activities and ad-hoc communications and reputation/branding requestsRegular review of other WRDM site Yammer and SharePoint sites to look for synergies and ideas to bring to Pearl River siteResponsible for Pearl River Site Communications email box maintenanceWhen applicable, lead Site Event workstreams ensuring communications, engagement, and on-site logisticsExternal CommunicationsPartner with Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, and Senior Manager of External Engagement to develop communications that support enhancing our Pearl River site reputation and connection with local academic and scientific communitiesDevelop and maintain a compelling Pfizer Pearl River site story, messaging, and news flow for external useLiaise with Government Relations and Media Relations on increasing awareness of Pearl River''s growth, collaborating with stakeholders to develop internal and external communications and execution of initiativesEstablish a network and partner effectively with other Communication leads across WRDM and other Pfizer sites to achieve business objectives and continually strive to improve communication with site colleaguesManage and integrate where appropriate digital and social media into external communications planningLiaise with Corporate digital, Media and WRDM Communications to identify opportunities to highlight Pearl River achievements at Corporate level and support developing a broader interface with prospective colleagues, current colleagues and others through LinkedIn, and other social media formats.Responsible for maintaining e-signs, on-site branding, etc. with timely, interesting, and informative materials for both colleagues and visitorsBASIC QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of Bachelor''s degree, Major in Communications or Journalism strongly preferredMinimum of 10 years of work experience in Communications; experience in the pharma, biotech sector or life sciences strongly desiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExcellent writing/editing and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills, creativity, and ability to consistently meet deadlinesKnowledgeable and experienced in digital and social media to extend reach and impact to audiencesExperience in R&D or supporting scientific communicationsAbility to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic environment while being flexible to manage competing priorities and shift focus as determined by changing needsHighly collaborative style; Intelligence and poise to work with scientists, researchers, and executivesAbility to operate independently in ambiguous situations to deliver objectivesNON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSMay be asked to attend community activities outside of regular office hours.Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSMay be asked to attend community activities outside of regular office hours.Other Job Details:Eligible for Relocation PackageEligible for Employee Referral BonusRelocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.Sunshine ActPfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider''s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.EEO & Employment EligibilityPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.Public Affairs & Communication
Created: 2025-10-04