Director, Leadership Communications

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic communicator to play a critical role in shaping and delivering integrated executive communications that advance BioMarin’s scientific and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting R&D, Technical Operations (TOPS) and Business Development, spanning executive visibility, thought leadership, internal communications, and key engagement forums.
• Drive alignment to enterprise strategy by harmonizing functional messaging with enterprise priorities and ensuring clarity and consistency across leadership communications.
• Strengthen BioMarin’s external profile by positioning executives at relevant industry and external events, elevating the company’s leadership in rare diseases and scientific innovation.
• Enable leaders to engage and inspire their organizations through a consistent cadence of all-hands meetings, internal communications, and team activations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, and audience engagement.
• Develop clear, concise, and impactful executive communications materials, including speeches, presentations, emails, and social content.
• Support internal and external speaking engagements end-to-end, including content development, preparation, and feedback aligned to leader objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners across the enterprise.
• Continuously evolve communications approaches by introducing new ideas, formats, and channels to better reach and engage employees and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive and/or corporate communications in pharma/biotech or related industry.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and business concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong executive presence and judgment, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders with confidence and discretion.
• A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to execution, with the ability to operate at both the 30,000-foot and detail-oriented levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across complex, matrixed organizations and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting major business milestones, such as transactions, integrations, or pipeline events, with thoughtful and disciplined communications.
• Strong collaboration skills and a track record of building trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to drive successful internal communications strategies using various channels and tools.
• Experience in executive communications and change management communications strategy and execution.
• Successful issues/crisis management.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts.