Manager, External Communications

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, an Asahi Kasei Group Company based in Cary, NC, is dedicated to transforming transplant medicine as the primary partner to the transplant healthcare community. We focus on developing new therapies and programs to support healthcare providers and their patients. Our dynamic and innovative workplace encourages professional development, diversity, and collaboration.

About the role

The Manager, External Communications will enhance the Veloxis corporate brand and stakeholder engagement by implementing a comprehensive and coordinated set of activities, including press releases, social media, and website management. This role aims to deepen understanding of Veloxis’ business strategy and operations among relevant parties while fostering awareness, recognition, and trust for the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies that enhance brand visibility and reputation, including press releases and media outreach.
• Manage Veloxis and subsidiary company LinkedIn channels, developing and publishing content aligned with business objectives. Drive audience growth and engagement through strategic initiatives, evaluate performance, and maintain an integrated corporate communications calendar.
• Support strategy and content development for the corporate website, ensuring timely updates and alignment with brand and business milestones.
• Collaborate with the Director, Corporate Communications to maintain and enhance corporate brand messaging and identity guidelines. Ensure consistent messaging and oversee the development of communications materials, including fact sheets, brochures, and other collateral.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and community organizations, to foster positive relationships and promote corporate reputation.
• Work with internal cross-functional teams to understand their news, milestones, and activities, creating and curating content that elevates corporate reputation and supports business goals.
• Track and analyze the performance of marketing and communications activities, using data and metrics to evaluate effectiveness, optimize strategies, and inform future decision-making.
• Capture high-quality pictures and videos at events to document key moments, facilitate post-event content creation, and enhance brand storytelling across digital and traditional channels.
• Implement digital marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, social media advertising, and content marketing to increase brand awareness and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of appropriate business experience in Communications or an equivalent field.
• Strong understanding of the US pharmaceutical regulatory environment, FDA regulations, compliance obligations, and industry standards, with the ability to ensure communications activities align with applicable guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience developing engaging social media content, including video, graphic design, and written communications, with working knowledge of Adobe or other digital design platforms.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Knowledge of digital media utilization (e.g., website, LinkedIn marketing) and flexibility to proactively adapt and incorporate new communication methods.
• Self-starter who seeks action items to achieve goals independently, capable of proposing hypothetical solutions and managing all aspects from planning through execution to evaluation phases.
• Use sound judgement when evaluating communications opportunities, risks, and stakeholder needs to support effective business decisions.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $95,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role.

Benefits

• Health and insurance benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.