Associate Director, Corporate Communications

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Associate Director, Corporate Communications to lead the execution of our external communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate communication across press releases, investor materials, company website, social media, and components of SEC filings such as the annual report (Form 10-K).
• Draft, edit, and manage press releases, corporate statements, investor call scripts, Q&As, and executive talking points, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory and disclosure requirements.
• Partner closely with Clinical, Finance and Legal teams and senior leadership to prepare and review public company disclosures, including the Form 10 K, Form 10 Q, and other SEC filings.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical, and Regulatory Affairs to translate complex scientific and clinical data into accurate and comprehensible content for external audiences.
• Develop and update corporate website and social media content, ensuring updates are timely, accurate, and aligned with corporate messaging priorities.
• Support investor relations activities, including earnings communications, investor conferences, and other public company events.
• Help guide publication planning activities around medical/scientific conference presentations and journal articles to ensure alignment with corporate and program goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including investor relations advisors, public relations firms, and media contacts, to coordinate consistent and effective corporate messaging.
• Monitor industry trends, investor sentiment, and media coverage to inform communications planning, identify opportunities, and mitigate reputational risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Life Sciences; advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or MBA) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, investor relations, or public relations within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting communications for a publicly traded company, including familiarity with SEC disclosure standards and earnings processes.
• Ability to distill complex scientific or clinical information into clear narratives tailored for both technical and financial audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong understanding of the biotech capital markets ecosystem and the communications needs of public investors and analysts.
• Experience working with external agencies and consultants supporting communications and investor relations.
• Experience supporting major corporate or pipeline announcements for a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company.
• Proven track record of contributing to integrated communications strategies that enhance corporate visibility and credibility among investors and media.