Senior Director, Corporate Communications

$217,500 - $318,000/Yr

Vir Biotechnology - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is based in San Francisco and reports to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. The role involves supporting the development and execution of corporate communication strategies within the life sciences sector, particularly focusing on drug discovery and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong storytelling ability to effectively communicate the company's strategy and impact, along with established media relationships and internal communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP of Corporate Communications to define corporate communication strategies that support business objectives.
• Develop PR materials, including press releases, Q&As, website content, executive talking points, and fact sheets in collaboration with various departments.
• Build and enhance relationships with external media outlets to garner coverage of Vir.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Employee Resource Groups to ensure alignment in communication across the organization.
• Work with R&D Communications to develop strategies to share stories of Vir's impact.
• Drive Vir's website and social media channel strategies and content.
• Identify external opportunities for media interviews and speaking engagements to showcase Vir's thought leadership.
• Manage and direct external agency partners to maximize value from these relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in Communications in the pharmaceutical/biotech area.
• Demonstrated experience in crafting and executing successful traditional media, social media, and internal communications strategies.
• Strong written skills in corporate and scientific content.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with executive communications and thought leadership strategies.
• Ability to collaborate and organize across multiple groups and levels, including direct collaboration with C-suite colleagues.
• Understanding of SEC and FDA regulations affecting communications.
• Must be located in the San Francisco area.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Non-accrual paid time off
• Company shut down for holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Child care reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Lunch provided each day in the office.