Director, Corporate Communications
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
12 hours ago
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver comprehensive communication strategies supporting Arrowhead’s corporate reputation and key initiatives, including the launch of plozasiran and broader pipeline milestones.
- Lead the strategy, management, and evolution of Arrowhead’s global website and social media platforms for consistent, impactful brand storytelling.
- Craft high-quality written materials (company narratives, executive communications, press releases, social content, op-eds, presentations) aligned with Arrowhead’s voice and objectives.
- Direct and collaborate with external communications partners to deliver high-caliber, on-brand work with measurable impact.
- Partner with Investor Relations, HR, Marketing, Medical, Legal, and other internal teams to align corporate messaging across all touchpoints.
- Support budget management and resource allocation for communications programs and agency engagements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications/public relations (preferably biotech/pharma/healthcare).
- Proven ability to develop and implement integrated communications strategies.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for senior executives, media, and digital channels.
- Demonstrated success managing media outreach, press materials, and preparing leaders for interviews/speaking.
- Strong understanding of corporate digital strategy (website, social, content optimization).
- Ability to partner across Investor Relations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Legal for alignment/compliance.
- Experience leading teams or agency partners; manage budgets and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of regulatory/compliance considerations in healthcare communications; sound judgment in sensitive/high-profile situations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel 10–15%.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Communications).
- Experience with corporate branding, thought leadership, and executive visibility.
- Experience supporting product launches or scientific communications in life sciences.
- Crisis/issues management experience.
- Familiarity with investor/financial communications and IR alignment.
- Global communications and multi-market campaign experience.
Benefits/Pay:
- California pay range: $190,000 USD - $220,000 USD.
Application instructions:
- Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
- Design and deliver comprehensive communication strategies supporting Arrowhead’s corporate reputation and key initiatives, including the launch of plozasiran and broader pipeline milestones.
- Lead the strategy, management, and evolution of Arrowhead’s global website and social media platforms for consistent, impactful brand storytelling.
- Craft high-quality written materials (company narratives, executive communications, press releases, social content, op-eds, presentations) aligned with Arrowhead’s voice and objectives.
- Direct and collaborate with external communications partners to deliver high-caliber, on-brand work with measurable impact.
- Partner with Investor Relations, HR, Marketing, Medical, Legal, and other internal teams to align corporate messaging across all touchpoints.
- Support budget management and resource allocation for communications programs and agency engagements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications/public relations (preferably biotech/pharma/healthcare).
- Proven ability to develop and implement integrated communications strategies.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for senior executives, media, and digital channels.
- Demonstrated success managing media outreach, press materials, and preparing leaders for interviews/speaking.
- Strong understanding of corporate digital strategy (website, social, content optimization).
- Ability to partner across Investor Relations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Legal for alignment/compliance.
- Experience leading teams or agency partners; manage budgets and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of regulatory/compliance considerations in healthcare communications; sound judgment in sensitive/high-profile situations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel 10–15%.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Communications).
- Experience with corporate branding, thought leadership, and executive visibility.
- Experience supporting product launches or scientific communications in life sciences.
- Crisis/issues management experience.
- Familiarity with investor/financial communications and IR alignment.
- Global communications and multi-market campaign experience.
Benefits/Pay:
- California pay range: $190,000 USD - $220,000 USD.
Application instructions:
- Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.