Sofia Kalish Email Address

Head of Communications – Specialty Business Unit and Respiratory Business Unit

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing, fabricating, or processing drugs in pharmaceutical preparations for human or veterinary use. The greater part of the products of these establishments are finished in the form intended for final consumption, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, medicinal powders, solutions, and suspensions. Products of this industry consist of two important lines, namely: (1) pharmaceutical preparations promoted primarily to the dental, medical, or veterinary professions, and (2) pharmaceutical preparations promoted primarily to the public.

Healthcare and pharmaceutical industry communications director with 20+ years’ experience. Passionate about clear and compelling communications that achieve business, scientific and reputational objectives and make an impact on different stakeholders. Accountable, natural team player and team leader. Local, regional and global experience, connecting the dots and making initiatives work for all stakeholders. Extensive experience across corporate, product, external and internal communications – employee engagement, with the right balance between strategy development and execution. Partnered with different therapy areas (vaccines, infectious diseases and HIV, primary care, respiratory and oncology, among others) and worked with agency teams in different geographies to deliver results. Created and delivered award-winning communications programs to support brands, unbranded and corporate activities, including the creation of corporate brand identity. Proficiency in navigating matrix organizations and partnering with different stakeholders internally and externally to drive results, like internal customers, media, HCPs, analysts and employees among others. Knowhow in building integrated communications programs to support the delivery of commercial and cultural objectives, managing rapidly evolving issues or partnering with senior leaders to bring their strategy to life, I am focused on delivering high-quality communications.