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Emergent BioSolutions Appoints Nina DeLorenzo as Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. today announced the appointment of Nina DeLorenzo to the position of senior vice president for global public affairs. DeLorenzo will oversee external relations, corporate communications, advocacy, and corporate social responsibility. She will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s global public affairs strategy and providing strategic communications counsel to the executive management team.

DeLorenzo has 25 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, and communications in the public and private sectors. She most recently served as chief of staff, external affairs at Sanofi in Paris, France. Her prior experience includes government affairs, communications, and public policy roles at AbbVie, Pfizer Inc, Schering-Plough Corp. (now Merck), and at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). DeLorenzo served in the administration of President George W. Bush at the White House Coalition Information Center and at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to this, she held roles in government and on political campaigns. (PF exclusive)

JOB OF THE WEEK: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Senior Media Relations Specialist (Memphis, TN)

The St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Media Relations Specialist.

Job requirements:

The Senior Media Relations Specialist will generate national media coverage highlighting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s unique approach to clinical care and the impact of our research. The position will identify news and feature stories and develop supporting materials, identify the most effective outlets, and engage with reporters to increase the visibility of St. Jude subject matter experts and expand St. Jude's national/international reputation as a world-class clinical care and research institution. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of media placement in major consumer markets in addition to executing a national media communications strategy. Must have the ability to function effectively in a collaborative and matrix environment, and to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships internally and externally. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required, with a preference for a degree in communication, public relations, journalism or marketing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years of experience working in media relations, print or broadcast journalism or any combination of these roles.
• Experience working with local, regional and national media and a proven track record of placements within national outlets utilizing consumer and/or medical scientific media is required.
• Experience working in a health care or scientific setting is preferred.
• Experience in integrating social media and online media strategies are preferred.

TO APPLY: Visit: https://jobs.stjude.org/css_external/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=31458&s_cid=233172 (Mediabistro)