Director, Corporate Communications
Company: Foresite Capital, LLC
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
At Editas, our mission is to champion belonging, inclusivity,
diversity, and equity, cultivating a culture where every individual
feels valued and included. This commitment fuels our drive to excel
in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power of gene
editing to develop groundbreaking and life-changing therapies for
people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs.
Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more
equitable future.Position SummaryEditas Medicine is seeking a
dynamic and persuasive communicator leader for the role of
Director, Corporate Communications within our Corporate
Communications and Investor Relations team. Reporting to the Vice
President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, this
position will play a crucial role in shaping and executing global
communications for our transformative gene editing medicines. The
successful candidate will drive initiatives across all areas of
communications, including external, social, and internal
communications, contributing to the advancement of curative
medicines for various patient populations.Key Responsibilities:The
Director will be responsible for:
- Assist in developing and implementing Corporate Communications
strategies for Editas Medicine aligned with corporate goals to
extend company awareness with key stakeholders and support business
goals and strategy.
- Drive multiple ongoing projects seamlessly, and work with
cross-functional teams and external vendors to create compelling
storylines to enhance and reinforce Editas Medicine's narrative and
reputation among internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement external communications strategy.
- Build social communications/media strategy and plan and develop
creative content/playbook.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with external and
internal stakeholders, align and collaborate across the company,
partner with Medical Affairs on patient engagement initiatives, and
work with HR to enhance the visibility of Editas to current and
potential employees.
- Maintain comprehensive, current knowledge of Editas Medicine's
research and development approaches and business strategies to
better inform message development.
- Collaborate with agency partners to implement strategies to
grow corporate presence via existing and new digital channels.
- Serve as a Company spokesperson to media. Required
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of public relations experience in pharmaceutical or
biotech communications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Strong ability to translate complex science into mainstream
language and understanding and evidence of operating
independently
- Ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving priorities and respond
to variable timelines with accuracy and urgency Critical
Capabilities:
- A persuasive and energetic communicator who is engaging and
effective in oral and written communications
- An outstanding presence with the ability to gain credibility,
rapport, and support with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to quickly learn complex and dynamic issues and apply
creative solutions to developing high-impact campaigns
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to work with
executives across diverse functional groups and translate complex
concepts into clear, concise and compelling messages for the
media
- Comfort and familiarity with a rapidly changing, fast-paced
industry, news, and office environment
- Flexible and adaptable; comfortable with change and in
developing new skills to extend impact If you are a results-focused
and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing
transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the
forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas
Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge
genetic technologies.Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation.
Transforming Lives.Benefits Summary:Editas provides a comprehensive
array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue
Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account,
Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance,
Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with
company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance
Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.
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