The client is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to take ownership of corporate communications for a growing, publicly traded biopharmaceutical company. The role partners closely with executive leadership to shape corporate storytelling and high-visibility communications across executive communications, media relations, employee engagement, and digital strategy, translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear messaging for key stakeholders.
The Director will develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company priorities, pipeline milestones, and brand positioning. Responsibilities include managing media relations (such as drafting press releases and supporting proactive outreach), monitoring media coverage and industry trends, supporting crisis and issues management, and designing internal communications initiatives that promote culture, organizational alignment, and change management. The Director will also support communications for clinical milestones, regulatory updates, corporate announcements, and scientific presentations, partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, HR, Commercial, and Executive teams to ensure compliant and aligned messaging.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Experience of 5–8+ years in corporate communications within biotech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related fields is expected, along with proven ability to support corporate reputation, executive communications, media relations, and internal initiatives. The ideal candidate can translate complex scientific and clinical data into accessible messaging for diverse audiences, understands communications in regulated healthcare/pharmaceutical environments, demonstrates strong written and verbal and presentation skills, and can independently develop high-quality presentation materials; domestic travel up to 10% may be required for meetings, conferences, and events.