Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategies and plans that effectively communicate corporate and product stories to external audiences; generate awareness and a positive external response to the company’s vision and corporate objectives
• Provide leadership, development, direction, and management of all external communications initiatives, including media and key constituency relations
• Partner with the executive team and other functional team members to develop and maintain overall stewardship of the corporate brand, positioning and messaging
• Act as a strategic communications advisor to product and project teams, to support and advise on communications and message development
• Direct media relations program; establish and maintain excellent and productive relationships with healthcare, biotech business and local media
• Support the development of high-quality communications materials and messages, including press releases, fact sheets, talking points and Q&A documents
• Create and update content on Corporate website
• Serve as point among internal stakeholders, such as legal, commercial, clinical operations and regulatory/compliance and SME (subject matter experts) for key external communications
• Support the development of collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships with patient advocacy groups
• Oversee public relations agencies and associated budgets and program measurement

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive communications experience in pharmaceuticals/ biotech
• Experience in or with public pharmaceuticals/ biotech companies is a must; combination of PR agency and in-house experience preferred; experience with late-stage programs and commercial products/launches a plus
• Solid track record of identifying and analyzing communications opportunities and business issues and developing and leading external and internal communications with best-in-class communication practices
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving market and competitive dynamics, and utilize sound judgment to establish appropriate solutions
• Extensive and successful experience with developing and executing communication strategies and tactics
• Strong executive leadership skills, communication, presentation and business partnering ability
• Proven ability to work with and effectively influence leadership teams while operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, decisive/deadline-oriented environment, heavily regulated industry; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive, collaborative manner
• High level of intellectual curiosity combined with strong strategic and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with a keen ability to multi-task

Preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependents
• Free access to Genentech Bus Share program
• $100 monthly cell phone stipend
• Unlimited PTO for Exempt employees
• Free onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!
• generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program