Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications

Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications

Requirements

• 18+ years of proven experience in leadership roles within corporate communications and public relations, with a minimum of 10 years in biotech/pharmaceuticals.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience crafting and executing successful traditional media, social media, and internal communications strategies.
• Recognized as an inspirational and trusted advisor with a proven track record in crafting, executing, and steering top-tier corporate communication strategies and initiatives that yield tangible, measurable outcomes.
• Experience working with high performing teams and demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, influence, and organize across groups and at multiple levels of an organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of SEC and FDA regulations impacting communications.
• Experience in crisis communication and issues management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and key industry influencers, including existing relationships with top-tier media and journalists.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications roadmap that seamlessly aligns with Vir Biotechnology’s business objectives and propels our positioning as a global biotech leader.
• Serve as the primary strategic business partner to the CEO on all corporate communications matters, providing expert guidance and support to align communication strategies with overall business objectives.
• Drive long-term strategic initiatives that support the company’s vision and goals.
• Design and implement internal communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and alignment, particularly during periods of transformation.
• Collaborate with HR to integrate communication strategies with change management initiatives, ensuring a unified message throughout the organization.
• Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to lead preparations for earnings calls with a focus on messaging, press release and website updates.
• Establish a strong and compelling executive/c-suite voice to represent Vir Biotechnology both internally and externally.
• Prepare company spokespeople for media interviews and other engagements, including training spokespeople, as needed, and ensuring that company’s most frequent spokespeople are prepared to address key issues as they emerge.
• Craft high-impact communication materials and foster relationships with top-tier media and journalists to elevate the company’s profile.
• Develop and lead initiatives to promote and safeguard Vir Biotechnology’s brand and reputation, managing media relations and acting as the company spokesperson.
• Build and enhance relationships with external media outlets including news, business, and industry trade publications, with both traditional and digital media; garner local, regional and national coverage to meet objectives.
• Oversee the development of all public relations materials, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend external opportunities, including media interviews, speaking engagements at industry conferences, and other forums to showcase thought leadership.
• Define and manage the strategy, planning, and implementation of a robust social media presence.
• Be the strategic hub for well-coordinated and organized communications across multiple internal groups. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to ensure alignment and visibility of communications initiatives across functions.
• Lead, inspire, develop and manage a Corporate Communications Team, including contractors, to deliver on goals and business results.
• Develop crisis communication protocols and strategies to proactively address potential reputational risks and effectively manage crises if they arise.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.