Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of a strategic communications plan that supports Viridian’s business objectives and strengthens corporate reputation
• Drive external communications strategy and execution, including corporate message development, media relations, thought leadership, and digital content development
• Lead media engagements and manage media agency partners, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with strategic priorities
• Provide strategic communications support to the executive team, including consistent and timely communications during key business milestones, internal and external events, and issues or crises
• Oversee content development for corporate website and social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand standards, strategic priorities, and audience needs
• Lead internal communications initiatives that ensure employees are informed, inspired, while reinforcing Viridian’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure clear, consistent, and aligned messaging across all stakeholders
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all internal and external communications align with corporate policies and/or regulatory requirements, enabling the delivery of effective and compliant messages to all audiences

Requirements

• Requires 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, ideally within the biotech or life sciences sector
• Bachelor’s degree required; Degree in communications, journalism, English, or related discipline preferred
• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies in high-growth, pre-commercial or commercial-stage biotech environments
• Demonstrated success in both internal and external communications functions in a fast-paced, evolving organization
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills with an ability to translate complex science into accessible, compelling messaging
• Strategic thinker with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives and managing communications at the highest levels
• Experience managing vendors, external partners, and media relations
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) and communications tools such as Canva, intranet platforms, email marketing tools, and digital signage applications
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs