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Crescent Biopharma · 3 days ago

Director / Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$213K/yr - $283K/yr

10+ years exp

Crescent Biopharma is focused on building a leading oncology company with innovative therapies for cancer patients. The role involves leading the development and execution of corporate communications strategies to enhance brand awareness and manage media relations, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Manage the development and execution of strategic communications plans and initiatives aligned with our corporate goals to build company awareness with key stakeholders and support the business

Collaborate regularly with other functions within the company and outside agencies to elevate key corporate milestones, create compelling storylines to drive media coverage and increase brand awareness

Create a comprehensive digital media plan incorporating various platforms (social, web, video), developing creative content and design, ensuring messaging consistency and measuring success; manage Crescent social media accounts

Cultivate relationships with key media stakeholders and serve as media contact for inquiries

Draft communications materials, including news releases, Q&A documents, talking points, messaging platforms, interview briefs, corporate presentations, social media, website copy and other digital content

Design and implement a comprehensive executive thought leadership strategy

Collaborate with multiple functions on pipeline milestones and data readouts, develop and manage effective crisis communications

Partner with Medical Affairs on patient engagement and advocacy initiatives

Work closely with HR to enhance the visibility of Crescent with potential employees

Collaborate with HR on the execution of internal communications that drive engagement in our business and culture, including managing new programs and channels

Qualification

Corporate communicationsMedia relationsDigitalSocial mediaCommunication strategiesBiotech/pharma experienceWriting skillsCollaborative relationshipsAnalytical skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsProject managementPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing/public relations, journalism, English or related discipline

10+ years of corporate communications experience in the biotech/pharma industry with a demonstrated track record of developing communication strategies that advance business objectives

Experience in driving results in media relations, digital and social media, and pipeline/product communications

Strong writing skills in a variety of areas, from scientific information and data to creative writing

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization and to be a self-directed team player

Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills

Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet budget and deadlines while operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and confidently in a manner appropriate to the specified audience, whether verbal or written

Ability to travel periodically as required

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits package.

Flexible PTO.

Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

Company’s savings plan (401(k)).

Company’s long-term incentive program.

Unlimited PTO; Sick time – 10 days per calendar year; Holiday pay, including two Company shut downs; Parental Leave – 16 weeks within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child; FMLA; Military Leave.