Director, Communications
About Altimmune
Altimmune (NASDAQ: ALT) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for patients with serious liver diseases. The Company’s lead candidate, pemvidutide, is a unique dual-action therapy targeting both glucagon and GLP-1 receptors in a balanced 1:1 ratio in development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). For more information, please visit www.altimmune.com.
Summary of Position
The Director, Communications, will develop and execute the company's corporate communications strategy, with a strong focus on external and internal communications, and support investor communications as necessary.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that aligns with the company's vision, values, and business priorities.
Manage both internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and clarity across all channels.
Work with medical and clinical teams to ensure timely creation and posting of clinical data releases and medical conference activities.
Oversee the company's website, ensuring it is up to date with the latest company developments, research updates, clinical trials, and other corporate information.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create fresh, engaging content that represents the company's innovations and achievements.
Create and produce high-quality content for various corporate materials, including press releases, blog posts, newsletters, annual reports, and executive communications.
Serve as a liaison between the Corporate Communications, Research, Clinical Development, and Investor Relations teams.
Coordinate the creation of a unified communication calendar to align efforts, key dates, and messages across departments.
Develop and implement effective internal communications strategies to keep employees informed and engaged with company developments, milestones, and leadership updates.
Support the VP of Investor Relations as needed.
Job Requirements (Essential knowledge, skills, and attributes)
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Experience in a healthcare agency role will be considered, but corporate experience is preferred.
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content strategy skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans; excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting clear, concise, and persuasive messages, with a demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders and influencing at the highest levels of the organization.
Experience in managing corporate websites and digital content, with a focus on maintaining up-to-date, engaging content across digital and social media platforms.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance guidelines related to corporate and investor communications in the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality, with an ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.