Senior Director, R&D Communications

Role Summary

Senior Director of R&D Communications at Vir Biotechnology. Responsible for translating complex scientific information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences, establishing scientific thought leadership, and driving communication strategies that elevate the company's profile in biopharma. Collaborates with patient advocacy, external communications, and Vir Bio leaders (CSO and CMO). Located at the San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences, ensuring clear understanding of our research and development initiatives
• Develop and manage strategies to establish and enhance scientific thought leadership within the R&D team and the broader organization
• Identify and capitalize on scientific thought leadership opportunities with the goal of positioning Vir Bio as a leader in the biopharma industry
• Work with patient advocacy to incorporate patient perspectives into the R&D objectives, ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation
• Lead and facilitate the dissemination of R&D updates to all stakeholders, utilizing various communication platforms and tactics
• Gain insights into the rapidly evolving biopharma industry and stay abreast of advancements in research and development
• Support our CSO and CMO with internal and external engagement preparations
• Coordinate with leaders across the organization to align R&D communications with overall corporate objectives
• Identify and facilitate thought leadership opportunities for Vir Bio leaders that highlight both their own and our expertise

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in communications, with a focus on translating scientific information for diverse audiences
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Passion for storytelling around novel and transformative science and therapeutic candidates
• Extremely strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with a track record of presenting to and coaching senior company leaders
• Experience driving strategic scientific thought leadership opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals
• Strong network and relationships with influencers in the scientific and healthcare community

Education

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline