Executive Director, Corporate Communications

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Director, Corporate Communications to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will shape enterprise-wide communications strategy in a highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment, ensuring messaging supports business priorities and organizational change. The leader will partner closely with senior executives to strengthen reputation, visibility, and internal alignment. This position also plays a key role in evolving the company brand and employer value proposition to support talent attraction and engagement.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a corporate communications strategy to support business objectives
• Advise C-suite on messaging and reputational risks
• Lead executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives
• Develop and manage employee communications for engagement and transparency
• Oversee change management communications during critical initiatives
• Manage corporate brand evolution and messaging consistency
• Drive employer brand strategy for talent attraction

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive communications experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Demonstrated expertise in integrated communications programs
• Proven advisor to C-suite executives with consensus-building capability
• Significant experience leading communications during organizational changes
• Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
• Experience managing high-performing teams and external agency partners
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
• Discretionary equity grants
• Comprehensive total compensation package

Pay

$256,000 – $384,000 annually