Senior Manager / Manager, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Communications programs — Execute corporate communications plans and manage assigned projects, calendars, deadlines, and deliverables for company news, scientific milestones, and commercial developments.
• Content development — Draft and edit press releases, media materials, website copy, social media posts, executive talking points, presentations, and internal updates; tailor technical content to each audience.
• Media relations — Support proactive media outreach and respond to incoming requests in coordination with team leadership; maintain reporter lists, prepare briefing materials, and track coverage.
• Digital channels — Manage routine updates to the corporate website and social media channels, coordinate publication and approvals, monitor performance, and recommend practical improvements.
• Cross functional coordination — Work with Investor Relations, Commercial, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Human Resources, and other teams to gather information, align messaging, and move materials through review.
• Agency and project management — Coordinate day to day work with external agencies and vendors, review deliverables, track timelines and costs, and flag issues or decisions for team leadership.
• Measurement and readiness — Compile communications metrics and coverage reports; maintain approved messages, media materials, and other resources for upcoming announcements and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related work
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain scientific, clinical, and business information accurately to different audiences.
• Experience creating press materials, supporting media outreach, and managing website or social media content.
• Ability to coordinate reviews with multiple stakeholders, apply feedback, and work within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through on details.
• Good judgment about when to resolve a routine issue independently and when to escalate a sensitive issue or strategic decision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external agency partners.
• You may be required to travel approximately 10–15%.

Preferred

• Experience working in the following industries - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
• Experience supporting communications for a product launch, scientific data announcement, or other major biotechnology or pharmaceutical milestone.
• Familiarity with investor and financial communications at a public company.
• Experience working with content management systems, social publishing tools, and media monitoring or analytics platforms.
• Interest in science driven storytelling and Arrowhead’s mission to advance RNAi based therapeutics.