Executive Director Corporate Communications
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$ 261250 - 288750
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Description
Job Title:
Executive Director Corporate Communications
Location:
San Diego CA / Hybrid
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Exempt
Department:
Finance ID:
Corporate Communications
6801F10962BF
Profoundly Improve Peoples lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics
The Executive Director Corporate Communications will report to the Chief Program Officer on an interim basis eventually reporting to the SVP of Corporate Affairs. You will play a key role in planning and initiating internal external and brand communications programs to engage global and expanding internal teams along with media and community partners. This role is highly visible and includes extensive interaction with the executive team as well as other functions at Avidity including patient advocacy clinical development commercial medical affairs and finance.
- Direct all internal communication programs including intranet updates and other messages from the executive team planning for company meetings and other staff communication initiatives.
- Interact with the media as one of the main voices communicating the company mission vision values and news.
- Create and preside over both media and digital media programs that communicate the companys strategic imperatives while maintaining compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory restrictions.
- Work with the commercial and medical teams to provide perspectives on corporate communications goals and opportunities in planning for commercial launches.
- Help us stay ahead of emerging trends in communications including media digital media social media website functionality and other areas.
- In collaboration with senior stakeholders develop key communication materials including press releases messaging Q&A documents and other corporate communications resources.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally to develop highprofile thought partnership opportunities and communication programs for executives/functions.
- Own coordination with internal teams and external services on special projects initiatives and events that are aligned with Avidity values and corporate priorities.
- Be a steward of the Avidity brand helping define and then adhere to guidelines related to logo ad design in addition to messaging and communications.
- Help plan and deliver company strategies and opportunities in philanthropy and community relations.
- Be an engaged team player including potential for oversight of a direct report as well as a lot of interaction with the investor relations team. Also includes directing outside agency resources and headcount planning for anticipated growth.
- Based on location travel will be required including international (potentially 2030.
- Be prepared to expand your role and scope to address additional needs in corporate communications as they develop.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience that indicates the aptitude to perform all the functions in this role successfully. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the skills knowledge and proven attributes required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable parties with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum bachelors degree in communications public relations or a related field.
- At least 16 years previous experience in a communications or related role. Experience in healthcare biotech or drug development is preferred especially product launch experience in rare diseases.
- Experience planning launching spearheading and measuring global internal and external communication programs.
- Experience with media relations overseeing outside agencies to enhance productivity and ROI and overseeing corporate web site and intranet.
- Experience overcoming intricate/scientific subject matter and communicate to a variety of stakeholder audiences.
- Exceptional communication acumen both verbal and written.
- Compassion empathy and service mindset to help improve the lives of rare and underserved patient communities.
- A propensity for effective and impactful communications and guiding an organization focused on helping patients in need.
- Strong knowledge of capital markets and related constituents.
- Devotion to quality and attention to detail.
- Attentiveness and the willingness to multitask while balancing multiple deliverables/deadlines.
- Proven collaborator driven to work effectively across functions and levels.
- Proactive selfstarter able to adapt to change and varying priorities.
What We will Provide You:
- The base salary range for this role is $261250 $288750. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience skillset internal equity and market factors.
- Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses stock options and RSUs as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical dental vision and LTD and four weeks of time off.
- A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees opportunities for jobspecific training offered by industry and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego CA
92121
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
