Senior Director, R&D Communications

Role Summary

Senior Director, R&D Communications at Vir Biotechnology. Responsible for translating complex scientific information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences, establishing scientific thought leadership, and collaborating with patient advocacy and executive leadership to drive communication strategies that elevate Vir Bio’s profile in the biopharma industry. Located in San Francisco with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences, ensuring clear understanding of 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 to position Vir Bio as a leader in the biopharma industry
• Work with patient advocacy to incorporate patient perspectives into 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
• Stay abreast of advancements in biopharma research and development
• Support the 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 highlighting their and the company’s 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
• Strong storytelling around novel and transformative science and therapeutic candidates
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with experience presenting to and coaching senior leaders
• Experience driving strategic scientific thought leadership opportunities
• Ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with organizational goals
• Strong network and relationships with influencers in the scientific and healthcare community

Skills

• Scientific communication
• Thought leadership development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic communication planning
• Content development for diverse audiences
• Executive coaching and presentation

Education

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline