Manager, Corporate Communications

The Manager, Corporate Communications will be responsible for supporting Principia's Corporate Communications team, including external and internal communications, social media, and patient advocacy. The ideal candidate will have at least five years communications experience, preferably at a public relations agency and/or in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. This position will report to the Vice President, Corporate Communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Corporate Communications team with the development of internal communications activities, social media content, advocacy relations and employee engagement materials
• Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams (e.g. Human Resources) to identify diversity initiatives, work with advocacy groups on awareness months campaigns and community relations programs
• Serve as an internal corporate brand ambassador, ensuring that brand guidelines are followed and upheld by all departments across the organization
• Support the VP, Corporate Communications in indentifying and managing content development/updates to external and internal web assets (e.g. corporate website, intranet, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Assist with the planning and execution of internal events, employee engagement activities and community relations efforts
• Identify internal communication opportunities (e.g. Patient Days, employee spotlights, community initiatives) and assist with drafting content for intranet
• Participate in department program development/management, including brainstorming sessions, annual strategic and tactical planning
• Serve as an intranet superuser; help train other employees on how to use and navigate the platform
• Help HR and Corporate Communications garner employee feedback on initiatives/engagement events through internal surveys and questionnaires
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and social media platforms
• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees
• Actively participate in cross functional teams and agency partner meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• BS/BA degree in Communications or Marketing with five years of related experience; a scientific background and previous advocacy experience is a plus; or,
• MS/MA degree in related discipline and three years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in communications/public relations or marketing, in the healthcare, biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including demonstrated experience in assisting with the development of compliant communications materials (PowerPoint) and social media/web content
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and desire to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Results-oriented individual with exceptional judgment, self-confidence and strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail in grammar, proofreading/editing and style consistency
• Ability to think creatively, both in conceptual and visual approaches as well as in problem solving
• Skill in generating and maintaining databases, analyzing tools/metrics and creating thorough reports
• General understanding of how to operate within industry regulatory and SEC compliance guidelines

Principia Biophrma is an equal opportunity employer.