Senior Director Corporate Communications

3 weeks ago


Burlington, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Who We Are:
MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company that focuses on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We combine cutting-edge technologies including optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop effective therapies to address psychiatric symptoms.

What Youll Do:
MapLight is seeking a talented and strategic Senior Director of Corporate Communications to lead our communications efforts. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role will be pivotal in shaping and executing our corporate communication strategy. The Senior Director will drive initiatives across all areas of internal and external communications, including managing press releases, social media, and overseeing web content to effectively communicate our companys mission, milestones, and initiatives to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Build MapLight presence as a corporate brand externally
Extend company awareness with key stakeholders to support business goals and strategy
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and brand positioning
Lead the creation, distribution, and management of press releases to announce corporate news, product updates, clinical trial results, and other significant developments
Work cross-functionally to build and manage consistency of MapLight corporate messages to align with MapLights goals and mission
Maintain FAQs and talking points with C-suite leadership speaking externally about MapLight products and programs
Supervise the creation and maintenance of engaging and informative content for the companys website, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with brand guidelines
Continuously optimize website content and user experience to drive engagement and support business objectives
Manage social media efforts across all sites including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and others. Help develop creative content and social media strategy
Establish Issues Management team and develop proactive strategies and protocols for managing potential crises or reputational risks
Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to maximize coverage and visibility
Field, manage, and triage media inquiries
Develop and execute media training for C-suite leadership speaking to external audiences
Establish and manage MapLight presence within industry-specific groups for our therapeutic areas including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and autism
Champion advocacy events with an externally-facing component such as walks and other fundraisers where cross-functional groups of employees engage
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity
Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific and technical information into clear and compelling messaging
Strong media relations experience, with a network of contacts in relevant industry publications and outlets
Demonstrated proficiency in digital communications platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and navigate challenging situations with professionalism and poise
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization

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