Director, Product & Pipeline Communications

Accountabilities: The Director will develop and execute integrated communications strategies that connect product, pipeline, disease, and corporate priorities. Key responsibilities include:

Develop and implement communications strategies for marketed products and pipeline assets, including programs in rare kidney disease and classical homocystinuria.

Create communications plans supporting commercial priorities and major product milestones, including clinical updates, data presentations, publications, regulatory events, medical congresses, and lifecycle initiatives.

Lead the development of communications materials such as press releases, FAQs, product messaging guides, thought leadership content, and digital assets.

Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.

Support disease education, thought leadership, market-shaping initiatives, and broader product and pipeline storytelling.

Support media relations as well as digital and social communications related to products, pipeline programs, and therapeutic areas.

Prepare executives and subject-matter experts for external engagements and communications opportunities.

Manage external public relations agencies, vendors, project timelines, budgets, and critical paths.

Measure communications effectiveness and use insights to strengthen future strategies and initiatives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines strong communications leadership with the ability to understand and translate complex scientific and healthcare information for diverse audiences. Key qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.

10+ years of experience in corporate communications, product communications, public relations, or a related discipline within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environments.

Proven experience supporting marketed products and pipeline programs, including commercial activities, clinical data milestones, regulatory communications, or disease education.

Strong scientific and product storytelling capabilities, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, credible, and audience-appropriate communications.

Working knowledge of drug development and commercialization processes and the communications requirements associated with clinical, data, regulatory, and commercial milestones.

Experience in rare disease, nephrology, metabolic disorders, or another science-driven therapeutic area is preferred.

Excellent writing, collaboration, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and changing responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Experience managing public relations agencies, vendors, budgets, timelines, and complex communications projects.

Ability to create and manage detailed project plans, critical paths, timelines, and budgets.

Ability to travel 15–20% domestically and internationally as needed.

Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or work onsite in San Diego; the role is not expected to be fully remote.

Benefits:

Target base pay range of $189,000–$246,000.

Short-term incentive compensation in addition to base salary.

Long-term incentive compensation through company stock.

Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being benefits for eligible employees and dependents.

Wellness and employee support programs.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Retirement plans with an employer match.

Generous paid time off.

Hybrid work environment with opportunities for onsite collaboration in San Diego.

Opportunities to contribute to meaningful communications supporting rare disease patients and the development of innovative therapies.

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