Kimberly Bencker
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Strategic communications leader with 27+ years in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives to deliver measurable business impact through integrated corporate affairs strategies. Strong storyteller skilled in shaping compelling narratives that drive engagement, trust and alignment across stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
BeOne Medicines
05.2024 - Current
- Led corporate reputation communications and product/pipeline and R&D media relations aligned to business goals.
- Developed and executed thought leadership platforms for the Chief Medical Officer and senior leaders across Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial Strategy.
- Developed narrative for the Company’s R&D Model resulting in 50 original media stories.
- Played a key role in the rebranding from BeiGene to BeOne Medicines, shaping the corporate narrative and branding elements.
- (AI)
Senior Director, Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) External Communications
Pfizer
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Partnered with the Chief Global Supply Officer (CGSO) to elevate visibility of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine development, manufacturing and availability, resulting in major national coverage (CNN, ABC, National Geographic).
- Executed media strategy that double Pfizer’s CGSO’s digital presence and positioned the company as a vaccine manufacturing powerhouse.
- Produced an award-winning internal docuseries chronicling Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine development highlighting colleagues.
Senior Director, Global Innovative Pharmaceuticals Communications
Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Led product and pipeline communications across Rare Disease, Vaccines, and Inflammation franchises, managing a team of 8, three agencies and a $5 M PR budget.
- Delivered positive top-tier and trade coverage for five pivotal trial readouts for one of the top Inflammation pipeline candidates.
- Led crisis communications response with > 90% key message inclusion within a 24-hour media cycle during key issues.
Senior Product Director, Product Manager, District Manager, Area Development Manager and Sales Representative
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.1997 - 01.2010
- Directed global PR strategy for Prevenar 13 launch, one of the most successful brand rollouts in company history.
- Partnered with NGOs to expand access to Prevenar in developing countries within a decade of the U.S. launch.
- Progressed through leadership roles in marketing, sales management and sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Logistics
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PASkills
- Executive Communications Product, Pipeline & R&D Communications Media Relations Issues Management Strategic Planning Reputation Management Advocacy & Public Affairs
Accomplishments
- Extensive experience in developing and executing executive leadership plans that drive engagement and reputation.
- Managed narrative for Pfizer’s “Science Will Win” R&D campaign, which elevated the company’s reputation into the top four among pharmaceuticals peers and contributed to generating over 1 million media impressions.
- Directed the media strategy for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, including live CNN coverage of the first shipment.
- Led strategic communications across Vaccines, Oncology, Inflammation and Immunology, Cardiovascular and Rare Diseases.
Timeline
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
BeOne Medicines
05.2024 - Current
Senior Director, Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) External Communications
Pfizer
01.2015 - 01.2024
Senior Director, Global Innovative Pharmaceuticals Communications
Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Product Director, Product Manager, District Manager, Area Development Manager and Sales Representative
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.1997 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Logistics
Pennsylvania State University
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