Physician Relations Director directs and oversees programs designed to foster positive relations between physicians and the hospital or healthcare facility. Promotes the organization among members of the medical community in order to establish partnerships and affiliations. Being a Physician Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Physician Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Physician Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Investor Relations & Public Relations will lead all investor relations and public relations activities for Rigel Pharmaceuticals, including working with the senior leadership team and functional heads to define the investor and public relations strategy as well as operational strategy. This individual’s primary charter will be to enhance, expand and optimize the company’s investor relations strategies and elevate the company’s profile with external and internal stakeholders.
This person will work collaboratively with functional heads across the company to execute investor relations activities and provide analysis and market intelligence. Additionally, in this dual role, the Director will develop compelling communications content such as press releases, presentations, scripts, social media, and bylined articles that drive external awareness of Rigel among key audiences.
The role requires an independent and motivated self-starter with solid understanding of investor relations and public relations, as well as excellent writing skills and content development. Additionally, the position operates at the highest levels and therefore requires the requisite business skills needed to be credible, reliable and flexible with our executive team. An understanding of company strategy, operations, clinical development, business development and financial performance is required.
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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.