Public Relations & Communications Specialist III

Cook MyoSite Inc. part of the Cook Group Inc. family of companies is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. Were investigating our core technology autologous muscle-derived cells for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook MyoSite have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours. Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion grow your potential and define your purpose. If youre curious motivated by helping others and driven by integrity we invite you to apply.

Through strategic public relations (PR) and social media communications enhance and protect the reputation of Cook MyoSite and each of its brands. This role supports market-facing corporate and product narrative development across HCP patient scientific/research and industry stakeholder audiences.

Develop and execute integrated PR strategies to support the unique goals and needs for both divisions of the company.

Manage drafting and distribution of press releases media statements and external announcements.

Build and maintain relationships with relevant media outlets health and science journalists patient advocacy organizations
and life sciences industry contacts.

Manage proactive and reactive media inquiries and issues/crisis communications coordinating responses in accordance
with legal regulatory and MLR (Medical Legal Regulatory) review processes.

Serve as the primary point of contact for social media communications across the organization for all Cook MyoSite accounts ensuring messaging is aligned with brand strategy regulatory requirements and market-facing corporate narrative objectives.

Lead social media strategy and content calendar development across corporate and brand channels including any patient- HCP- or scientific/research-facing platforms as appropriate to each business division.

Monitor key metrics for PR (e.g. media mentions sentiment analyses share of voice message pull-through media coverage) and social media (e.g. engagements audience growth conversion rates) and report out on a regular cadence.

Partner with Cook MyoSite internal communications functions to ensure external market-facing communications and internal/employer-brand communications are coordinated and mutually consistent.

Establish and maintain connection to Cook Medical PR and external communications to ensure visibility of key efforts
and appropriate alignment.

Exemplifies Cook MyoSite Core Values

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Must maintain company quality and safety standards

This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above.

Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision

Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability

Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals

Trainability

Must have effective verbal written and interpersonal skills

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

Full-Time Remote

Undergraduate degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field; or 5 years of direct relevant experience in a communications or public relations function providing a comparable background.

Minimum of 5 years experience in a public relations communications or social media management role with preference for experience in life sciences biotech pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.

Experience managing external communications in a regulated environment (FDA pharma/biotech). Working knowledge of pharmaceutical promotional regulations (e.g. FDA OPDP) pre-approval communications constraints the distinction between promotional and non-promotional content and MLR (Medical Legal Regulatory) review workflows.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other general office equipment.

Strong knowledge of Adobe Suite.

Familiarity with CRM

Physical Requirements:

Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication.

Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include but not limited to evenings weekends extended work hours and/or extra work hours sometimes on short notice as required.

Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Must be able to sit at desk in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time.

Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment.

Travel: 20-30%

Employee that interacts with Healthcare Professional: In addition to below Compliance with Cook Policy & Guidance On Interaction with Healthcare Professionals.

Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual Cook Code of Conduct Quality System Manual Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations.

At Cook MyoSite we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Cook MyoSite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

This job description features the essential and critical functions of the position described and is not an exhaustive list of tasks and/or responsibilities. This may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.