Associate Director, Product Communications
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
June 30, 2026
Remote friendly (San Rafael, CA)
United States
$138,700 - $190,740 USD yearly
Marketing
Position Summary:
Lead product communications and public relations for the Skeletal Conditions business unit (focus on achondroplasia and potential launch of a new medicine in hypochondroplasia). As part of Corporate Affairs, develop integrated external-facing communications strategies across media, digital, and key stakeholder channels. Drive proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and disease awareness initiatives. Partner cross-functionally with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead integrated communications and PR strategies positioning BioMarin as a leader in skeletal conditions.
- Drive proactive and reactive media engagement and thought leadership.
- Identify and amplify patient/community stories to generate meaningful media coverage.
- Serve as Corporate Affairs lead on cross-functional teams for key milestones (e.g., clinical data readouts, medical congresses).
- Lead insight-driven campaigns and content development with agency partners across earned, owned, and digital channels.
- Oversee press materials and external communications (press releases, media briefings, issues management) with alignment and compliance.
- Review media coverage and elevate relevant product/competitor/industry news to internal stakeholders.
- Partner with Corporate and Digital Communications to amplify messaging across executive communications, social media, and corporate initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 8–12 years in public relations; experience leading product communications in biopharmaceuticals (preferably in-house).
- Excellent writing/storytelling and strong verbal communication.
- Ability to build consensus, influence, and collaborate in a growing team.
- Experience developing/executing media relations strategies.
- Experience supporting drug product approvals; familiarity with BLA/NDA and sBLA/sNDA processes.
- Experience identifying potential issues and leading day-to-day issues management.
- Knowledge of communications regulations for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies and understanding of the healthcare policy environment.
- BS/BA (science/communications/liberal arts); advanced degree in communications/PR/journalism/business preferred.
Location/Workstyle:
- San Rafael, CA HQ; onsite at least 2 days/week. Additional travel as needed.
Lead product communications and public relations for the Skeletal Conditions business unit (focus on achondroplasia and potential launch of a new medicine in hypochondroplasia). As part of Corporate Affairs, develop integrated external-facing communications strategies across media, digital, and key stakeholder channels. Drive proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and disease awareness initiatives. Partner cross-functionally with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead integrated communications and PR strategies positioning BioMarin as a leader in skeletal conditions.
- Drive proactive and reactive media engagement and thought leadership.
- Identify and amplify patient/community stories to generate meaningful media coverage.
- Serve as Corporate Affairs lead on cross-functional teams for key milestones (e.g., clinical data readouts, medical congresses).
- Lead insight-driven campaigns and content development with agency partners across earned, owned, and digital channels.
- Oversee press materials and external communications (press releases, media briefings, issues management) with alignment and compliance.
- Review media coverage and elevate relevant product/competitor/industry news to internal stakeholders.
- Partner with Corporate and Digital Communications to amplify messaging across executive communications, social media, and corporate initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 8–12 years in public relations; experience leading product communications in biopharmaceuticals (preferably in-house).
- Excellent writing/storytelling and strong verbal communication.
- Ability to build consensus, influence, and collaborate in a growing team.
- Experience developing/executing media relations strategies.
- Experience supporting drug product approvals; familiarity with BLA/NDA and sBLA/sNDA processes.
- Experience identifying potential issues and leading day-to-day issues management.
- Knowledge of communications regulations for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies and understanding of the healthcare policy environment.
- BS/BA (science/communications/liberal arts); advanced degree in communications/PR/journalism/business preferred.
Location/Workstyle:
- San Rafael, CA HQ; onsite at least 2 days/week. Additional travel as needed.