Executive Director, Corporate Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Design and implement Ocular’s corporate communications strategy, focusing on corporate reputation, executive messaging, media relations, thought leadership, and issue management.

• Act as a reliable communications advisor to the executive leadership team regarding business developments, organizational changes, sensitive issues, and reputation management.

• Enhance and refine the company’s corporate narrative, positioning, messaging, and essential proof points.

• Drive proactive earned, paid, and social media relations while developing strategic engagement opportunities with agency partners, journalists, industry publications, and external audiences.

• Manage crisis communications and issue management, including response strategies, messaging, executive briefings, and communication plans.

• Create executive communications materials, which include speeches, presentations, talking points, town halls, internal announcements, and external thought leadership.

• Direct internal communications strategies that align with business priorities, organizational culture, and changes.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Legal, HR, and other departments to ensure cohesive communications.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with key media, industry influencers, strategic partners, and external stakeholders.

• Develop frameworks for communication measurement and reporting.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing communications team while overseeing external agencies and strategic partners.

• Administer communications budgets and resources effectively.

• Remain informed about current trends in media, digital, social, employee engagement, and communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, or a related field.

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, or a comparable discipline.

• Significant experience advising C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.

• Proven track record in developing and executing enterprise-level communications strategies within a biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

• Experience in leading and nurturing high-performing teams in complex organizations.

• Exceptional writing, verbal communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters adeptly.

• Ability to distill complex business, financial, technical, or organizational issues into clear and impactful communications.

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with a knack for linking communications priorities to measurable business results.

• Proven capability to perform effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and thrive in a change-oriented atmosphere.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.