Corporate Affairs, Director – Obesity and Related Conditions

This senior communications role will lead integrated global communications for a high-profile investigational medicine across obesity and related conditions. You will translate complex clinical, scientific, and regulatory developments into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. The position plays a critical role in shaping communications around clinical data, regulatory milestones, medical congresses, and future launch activities. You will operate as a strategic partner across Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Corporate Affairs. The role also involves guiding global affiliates to adapt communications for local markets while maintaining a consistent overarching strategy. This is a remote US-based opportunity with occasional travel to headquarters and key industry events.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute integrated global communications strategies across obesity and related-condition indications, aligned with broader corporate and therapeutic-area priorities.
• Create and continuously refine indication-specific narratives, key messages, and communication frameworks that support the overarching product strategy.
• Lead communications planning and execution around major clinical data readouts, product-development milestones, regulatory events, medical congresses, and other high-impact moments.
• Partner closely with Clinical Development, Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Corporate Affairs teams to ensure communications are strategically aligned and effectively support development and launch objectives.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor across cross-functional teams, helping translate complex scientific, clinical, and business information into clear and compelling messaging.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain consistent narratives across media, internal communications, digital channels, executive engagements, and other communications platforms.
• Provide strategic counsel on disease education and thought-leadership initiatives, ensuring communications reinforce the broader obesity and related-conditions narrative.
• Contribute to internal communications designed to inform and engage employees around important development and business milestones.
• Equip regional and affiliate communications teams with strategic guidance, messaging, and resources to implement global communications plans effectively in local markets.
• Support communications activities associated with competitive product launches and evolving market dynamics.
• Exercise strong judgment in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and alignment across communications.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree plus at least 4 years of communications or public relations experience; or Master’s degree plus at least 7 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 9 years of relevant experience.
• Ideally, 10–12 years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or a closely related industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated global communications strategies for investigational products, particularly around clinical data, regulatory milestones, and launch communications.
• Experience supporting product launches in competitive healthcare or pharmaceutical markets.
• Strong understanding of communications within complex, highly regulated scientific and healthcare environments.
• Proven ability to work with global affiliates and adapt communications strategies for regional and local markets while maintaining global strategic consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across highly matrixed organizations, including senior executives and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to turn complex scientific, clinical, and business information into clear, credible, and compelling communications.
• Experience across multiple communications disciplines, including media relations, issues management, digital and social media, internal communications, and thought leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and remain effective in a fast-moving and evolving environment.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build trust and influence without relying solely on formal authority.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary of $180,551.90–$244,276.10 USD, with actual compensation determined by factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement and savings plan with generous employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Award-winning paid time-off programs.
• Flexible work models where applicable.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Programs and resources supporting employee well-being and work/life balance.
• Remote work arrangement within the United States, with occasional travel to headquarters and key events.
• Inclusive and collaborative environment focused on innovation, scientific advancement, and meaningful patient impact.
• Sponsorship may be available depending on the circumstances and eligibility for the role.