Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Summary

Join a dynamic early-stage biotech company and lead corporate communications initiatives to engage stakeholders and enhance the company's visibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in corporate communications with a demonstrated understanding of the biotechnology industry
• BA, BS or equivalent degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant scientific discipline
• Public biotech company experience
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in corporate communications, public relations, and media relations
• Experience working with all levels of management, consulting with key business stakeholders and serving as a trusted communications advisor
• Ability to present and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data
• Highly collaborative working style across internal and external teams
• Familiarity with corporate website management, including content strategy, user experience, and visual design
• Experience managing digital and social media platforms, with a strong understanding of how to leverage these channels for corporate communication and brand building
• Experience preparing spokespeople for media engagements, including media training and message development
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and adjust strategies as needed
• Experience with research/benchmarking projects

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies that support the company's financial and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with leaders across the company to develop an in-depth understanding of our programs, strategy, business operations, financial performance, and competitors to represent Nuvalent and inform messaging
• Partner with numerous functions to enable accurate and optimal creation, evolution, and delivery of key messages, and to ensure that external communications are aligned across all external audiences
• Support the creation and refinement of core communication materials, including press releases, presentations, company emails, and more
• Project manage cross-functional review and approval of external disclosures
• Lead digital and social media initiatives, advising on the most impactful platforms, crafting tailored communication strategies, and delivering engaging content to maximize reach
• Manage the corporate website, assisting with content strategy, visual design, and user experience to keep it updated with the latest pipeline advancements and scientific insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to create employee communications that drive engagement and foster a vibrant company culture
• Oversee relationships with external communications partners
• Develop and execute a strategic media engagement program that amplifies the company’s strategic objectives, conduct peer research, and quarterly updating of media target lists
• Craft compelling and targeted media pitches around company milestones and manage outreach
• Create briefing materials for management in preparation for media engagements and assist in training for spokespeople
• Identify and coordinate participation in industry conferences and thought leadership opportunities
• Act as the primary point of contact for media personnel
• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to all external inquiries from media personnel
• Analyze engagement trends for our company and its peers to inform communications and media strategies and monitor impact of strategies over time
• Stay up-to-date on media trends and competitor activities, and provide guidance and support to the company's senior management team on industry sentiment and best practices
• Monitor media coverage and social media mentions of Nuvalent to ensure factual accuracy of corporate updates and clinical data