Kailera Therapeutics · 1 week ago
Director, Corporate Communications
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expKailera Therapeutics is committed to developing therapies that empower individuals to improve their health, and they are seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to enhance their corporate storytelling and visibility. This role involves managing communications strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring consistent messaging across various audiences.
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Responsibilities
Drive the implementation of corporate communications and media strategies to enhance Kailera’s visibility across key audiences and communities
Build relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, functional leads, and external partners, to ensure effective communication and alignment
Own the development of communications materials including press releases, corporate presentations, and Q&A documents from drafting to distribution
Maintain Kailera’s external communications calendar, including key milestones, announcements, and investor, industry and scientific/medical events; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and alignment across teams
Monitor news coverage to track industry trends, company coverage, and competitive developments, providing daily summary report to leadership team
Manage and strengthen relationships with media outlets, responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and developing media background materials
Create media background materials such as fact sheets, company overviews, and Q&A documents to ensure consistency in external messaging
Devise and implement social media strategy; manage corporate social media channels, including content planning, posting and monitoring to maintain an active and strategic online presence
Support the development of web, digital and video content, working with external vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance corporate storytelling
Develop and maintain KPI dashboard to track and optimize Kailera’s media coverage, web and social media presence
Partner with the People and Culture team to support internal communications initiatives, including All Hands meetings and recruitment and culture-focused social media content
Participate in the cross-functional congress planning team; Support teams across the organization in preparing for external presentations and/or conference participation, ensuring consistency in messaging and delivery
Coordinate logistics for conferences and events, such as ordering promotional items, signage, and liaising with the conference/event organizers
Own and maintain brand assets, templates, and style guides
Handle general communication administrative tasks such as managing news subscriptions, processing invoices and tracking communication budget items
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in corporate communications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated experience leading communications strategy and execution across multiple channels
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content
Proven ability to develop a strong working knowledge of clinical programs and therapeutic landscape
Proven success building relationships with media, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders
A hands-on approach with a willingness to handle both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution
Experience managing social media channels and Wordpress sites
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, or a related field
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Year-end shutdown
Monthly wellness stipend
Generous 401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Disability and life insurance
Annual bonus opportunities
Equity grants
Company
Kailera Therapeutics
Kailera Therapeutics develops next-generation injectable and oral therapies for chronic weight management.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kailera Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Bain Capital Private Equity
2025-10-14Series B· $600M
2024-10-01Series A· $400M
Leadership Team
Ronald Renaud
President & CEO
Paul Burgess
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer
Recent News
Boston Globe
2026-01-16
2026-01-05
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