Senior Director, Corporate Communications

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Corporate Communications based in the United States. We are seeking a strategic and visionary communications leader to shape global corporate messaging, strengthen brand reputation, and build lasting trust among stakeholders in a dynamic, science-driven environment. In this senior leadership role, you will define and execute an integrated communications strategy that translates complex business priorities and scientific innovation into compelling, consistent narratives. You will oversee corporate storytelling, executive visibility, thought leadership, and global brand-building campaigns while ensuring alignment across regions and business functions. Working closely with senior executives and cross-functional leaders, you will guide communications for strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and other significant business developments. You will also explore emerging digital channels, AI-powered search, and evolving information ecosystems to enhance brand visibility and ensure accurate, accessible corporate information. This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished communications professional who combines strategic thinking, creative storytelling, executive influence, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable business impact.

Develop and lead an integrated global corporate communications strategy that strengthens brand awareness, differentiation, reputation, and stakeholder trust while supporting long-term business objectives. Translate enterprise priorities into comprehensive annual communications plans with clearly defined audiences, objectives, strategies, responsibilities, budgets, and performance metrics. Establish global messaging direction while incorporating regional priorities, cultural differences, market dynamics, and stakeholder insights to ensure communications remain locally relevant and globally consistent. Own and continuously evolve the corporate narrative, strategic storylines, brand identity, messaging architecture, external voice, and communications standards across scientific, corporate, leadership, culture, patient impact, and access-related topics. Oversee the development of foundational communications materials, including presentations, corporate brochures, fact sheets, press releases, executive talking points, and frequently asked questions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across channels. Lead the enterprise thought leadership strategy by identifying priority themes, target audiences, executive spokespeople, and opportunities to increase visibility through content, social media, speaking engagements, and earned media. Counsel senior executives on positioning, communications strategy, public visibility, platform selection, and reputational considerations, ensuring leadership communications reinforce a unified corporate narrative. Direct integrated global brand-building campaigns designed to increase corporate awareness, understanding, affinity, and trust, using research and performance data to optimize effectiveness and guide future investment. Lead communications planning and execution for business development transactions, acquisitions, strategic alliances, and partnerships in collaboration with Business Development, Legal, Investor Relations, Research and Development, executive leadership, and regional teams. Partner closely with Media Relations, Product and Pipeline Communications, Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Human Resources, and other functions to coordinate messaging, align priorities, and maximize communications impact. Monitor brand perception, stakeholder sentiment, industry developments, and emerging digital platforms, including large language models, AI-enabled search, and generative engine optimization, to identify new opportunities for corporate visibility. Strengthen the availability, discoverability, and consistency of authoritative corporate information across digital channels and evolving information ecosystems. Anticipate and mitigate reputational risks, advising leaders on sensitive communications decisions and ensuring clarity, consistency, and credibility in external messaging. Establish measurable performance indicators, evaluate communications effectiveness, and use research, analytics, and external intelligence to refine strategies and demonstrate business value. Manage communications budgets, external agencies, and vendors while ensuring responsible resource allocation and strong operational performance. Lead, develop, and motivate direct reports and matrixed teams across markets and time zones, fostering accountability, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, external communications, brand communications, or corporate affairs, including substantial in-house experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry. Demonstrated success developing and executing global communications strategies within complex, multinational organizations. Extensive expertise in corporate narrative development, brand positioning, executive visibility, thought leadership, integrated campaigns, global communications planning, and communications governance. Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, commercial, and business topics into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences. Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders on corporate positioning, strategic communications, reputation management, and high-impact external engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and establish effective operating models that connect global strategies with regional execution. Experience managing external communications agencies, budgets, vendors, direct reports, and matrixed teams across different markets, cultures, and time zones. Strong business acumen, strategic judgment, and analytical capabilities, with the ability to use stakeholder research, brand insights, and performance data to inform decisions and demonstrate results. Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared corporate priorities. Demonstrated people leadership capabilities, including developing talent, setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Strong proficiency with standard business applications, presentation software, digital and social media platforms, analytics tools, and communications technologies. Working knowledge of emerging AI-enabled search technologies, large language models, and generative engine optimization, with an understanding of their implications for corporate visibility and information discovery. A creative, adaptable, and forward-looking mindset, with the ability to anticipate industry developments, embrace change, and identify innovative approaches to communications challenges. Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time and collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. Benefits Competitive annual salary: Base salary ranging from $202,800 to $272,800, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for an annual bonus or applicable incentive compensation plan, subject to the relevant program terms. Equity opportunities: Eligibility for discretionary stock awards and voluntary participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to support employee health and well-being. Retirement planning: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Flexible savings options: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), subject to applicable plan eligibility. Financial protection: Life insurance benefits. Paid time off: Paid leave to support work-life balance and personal commitments. Wellness programs: Resources and initiatives designed to promote overall employee well-being. Remote work flexibility: U.S.-based remote working arrangement, offering flexibility while supporting collaboration with global teams. Senior leadership opportunity: The opportunity to shape global corporate reputation, influence executive communications, and lead high-impact initiatives in a science-driven industry. Collaborative international environment: Work across functions, regions, and disciplines while contributing to strategic communications initiatives with global reach. Professional growth: Opportunities to lead teams, influence enterprise strategy, and advance innovative approaches to corporate communications and digital visibility.