Senior Communications Strategist

1 week ago

Brisbane, California, United States Vera Therapeutics Full time
Corporate Communications Leader

Vera Therapeutics, a late-stage biotechnology company, seeks an experienced Senior Communications Strategist to shape and execute its communication strategy.

About Vera Therapeutics:

Vera Therapeutics is committed to developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Our mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases to change the standard of care for patients.

We are focused on developing atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein, and MAU868, a monoclonal antibody, to address various immunologic disorders.

Job Summary:

The Senior Communications Strategist will report to the Chief Business Officer and play a pivotal role in designing and executing comprehensive communications plans to effectively convey our advancements and corporate initiatives to external and internal audiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Communications Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing Communications team, providing guidance on strategic communication planning, content development, and media relations.
  • Strategic Communications Planning: Develop and execute a strategic communication plan aligned with Vera Therapeutics' company objectives, ensuring consistency in messaging across all platforms and channels.
  • Brand Management: Uphold and enhance Vera Therapeutics' brand reputation through strategic storytelling, thought leadership initiatives, and proactive reputation management.
  • Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure positive coverage that reinforces our Corporate narrative.
  • Internal Communications: Develop an internal communications strategy to ensure alignment, engagement, and understanding of Vera Therapeutics' objectives, culture, and initiatives among employees at all levels.
  • Content Development: Lead the Communications team to create and release compelling content, including press releases, website development, articles, blog posts, videos, and social media posts, that effectively communicate the company's scientific advancements, milestones, and corporate values across external and internal audiences.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration: Ensure alignment and integration of communication efforts across functions including commercial, marketing, regulatory affairs, legal, and research and development.
  • Executive Communications Support: Coach senior executives on critical communications, including speechwriting, media training, and preparation for public appearances and interviews.
  • Measurement and Analysis: Monitor, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, leveraging data and insights to continually optimize performance and ROI.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in corporate communications, with at least 10 years' recent experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry sector.
  • Expert presentation skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Deep experience in developing engagement and delivering strategic communications across internal and external stakeholders and a proven track record of achieving results that align with business needs.
  • Able to lead and manage a high-performing team and oversee agency relationships.
  • Able to assess, understand, prepare communications content, and respond to complex scientific and clinical data inquiries.
  • A trusted advisor with demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and leading world-class corporate communications strategies and programs that deliver measurable results.
  • Empathetic, highly accountable leader who can grow and develop a team.

Benefits:

  • Total compensation package includes base pay, annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity.
  • MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE
  • 401k MATCH
  • FLEXIBLE TIME OFF
  • Paid Holidays

Estimated Salary: $300,000 per year (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

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