Denise Brashear
About Denise Brashear
Denise Brashear is the Vice President and Head of Global Communications at Incyte, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare communications.
Denise Brashear at Incyte
Denise Brashear joined Incyte in 2022 as Vice President, Head of Global Communications. She brings with her more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector. In her role at Incyte, Denise is responsible for overseeing global communications strategies, including enterprise and brand communications, culture transformation, employee engagement, corporate reputation, and issues management. Her expertise in executive communications, change management, and patient advocacy is pivotal to the company’s mission of improving the lives of patients.
Denise Brashear's Role at Novartis Oncology
Prior to joining Incyte, Denise Brashear held the position of Vice President, Head of U.S. Communications and Global Portfolio Communications at Novartis Oncology. In this capacity, she led external communications for the company’s extensive portfolio of marketed and pipeline products. Denise was also instrumental in delivering enterprise communications for the U.S. business, focusing on the impact on patients, associates, and the organization. Her leadership in communications was key to building and maintaining the company’s reputation in the oncology sector.
Denise Brashear's Early Career in Public Relations
Before her tenure at Novartis, Denise Brashear spent six years working in New York-based public relations agencies. Most notably, she served as Group Vice President at GCI. During this time, she worked across various disease areas including infectious diseases, dermatology, and women's health. Her experience in public relations provided her with a solid foundation in strategic communications and issues management, which has been beneficial throughout her career in the healthcare industry.
Denise Brashear's Contributions to Healthcare Communications
Denise Brashear is known for her deep expertise in strategic enterprise and brand communications. Her career has been marked by significant contributions to culture transformation, employee engagement, corporate reputation, and issues management in the healthcare industry. Through her roles at both Incyte and Novartis Oncology, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient advocacy and change management. Denise's work in executive communications has also been vital in navigating the complex landscape of healthcare communications.