Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Novato, CA (Remote)

$154K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive external corporate communications around milestones, launches, and policy developments; lead cross-functional collaboration, media monitoring, and materials development to shape external narrative.

  • Coordinate milestone-based messaging with stakeholders across Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Investor Relations.
  • Oversee Veeva submission and review processes and ensure timely, compliant materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support company reputation via the pull-through of the company's corporate narrative across external channels.
  • Drive and execute external communication plans related to key milestones including product launches, lifecycle milestones, clinical trial readouts, and regulatory approvals. Manage and maintain communications cascades to ensure seamless collaboration across functions timed to key milestones.
  • Support development of a wide range of materials including press releases, key messages, Q&A, media pitches and briefing documents, op-eds, blog posts, and social media content; and liaise with subject matter experts and legal/compliance reviewers to obtain necessary input and review.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Internal Communications) on materials and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure alignment and message consistency.
  • With agency support, manage a monitoring program across traditional and social media to ensure organizational awareness of key external developments impacting the biopharmaceutical industry, rare disease policy and scientific advancements, and the patient communities we serve.
  • Manage Veeva submission and review process for materials as required.
  • Represent Corporate Communications in cross-functional forums to provide strategic insights and capture action items.
  • Contribute to digital communications strategies across corporate website, social media, and other online platforms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred and 8 + years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare plus.
  • Strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical landscape, including regulatory and clinical development processes, with experience supporting milestone-based communications around product launches, pipeline advancement, and data readouts.
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex science into clear, compelling messaging.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of judgment, professionalism, and ability to work on confidential/ sensitive matters.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented with a focus on measurable communication outcomes.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
  • Volunteer days
  • Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
  • Employee wellbeing benefits
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Tuition sponsoring
  • Professional development plans
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Ultragenyx

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Leading with purpose. Every day.“Ultragenyx was founded to advance innovative medicines for rare and ultrarare diseases that have never been treated before. We are delivering transformative therapies across multiple indications, and we have one of the most robust and diverse clinical pipelines in rare disease. Our focus is on doing the right things for patients both during development and commercialization to deliver on the promise of these therapies in a way that's meaningful for rare disease communities.”Emil D. Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer and PresidentWe have an inclusive culture of value and respect.Ultragenyx brings novel products to those living with rare and ultrarare diseases with a focus on debilitating genetic diseases. Founded in 2010, we have rapidly built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and products aimed at diseases with a high unmet medical need for which many have no approved therapies. It takes courage, care, talent, and dedication to make a meaningful impact for those living with rare diseases, their families and the rare disease community. We put our people first, so they can take care of the rare disease community.We purposefully cultivate and nurture a dynamic, supportive work environment where we encourage every team member to share their new ideas and help us unlock more possibilities. Our team is made up of exceptional and diverse people with a strong passion and commitment to helping those living with rare diseases. By embracing generosity, curiosity, inclusion, and humility we are constantly learning together—fostering an environment that supports profound growth and fulfillment.If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career while having fun and growing professionally and personally, come join our team!Visit our community guidelines at: https://ultragenyx.co/community

Founded in 2010
Novato, California, USA
1.6K employees
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