Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Associate Director, Corporate Communications
Vir Biotechnology, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Associate Director of Corporate Communications will report to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and play a critical role in supporting development of communication strategies that enhance Vir's reputation, engage stakeholders, and support business objectives. We are looking for a versatile strategic thinker with strong media relations, storytelling skills, and the ability to push projects through to completion. You excel in a collaborative environment and possess the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Execute strategic communication plans that drive our business objectives across a range of channels both externally and internally.
Partner with colleagues across the company to identify stories that can help increase stakeholder understanding of Vir and our mission.
Prepare media materials and liaise with traditional and digital media audiences to drive coverage and understanding of Vir updates.
Manage social content strategy and development across our social media channels, including LinkedIn and X.
Oversee our website to ensure it supports the strategic objectives of the company and helps communicate Vir's core narrative.
Partner with HR, IT and other cross-functional internal teams to develop content for our intranet and support ongoing employee engagement initiatives.
Monitor industry trends, public perception, and media coverage to proactively manage our reputation.
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
8+ years of communications or PR experience, including at least one role at a biotech or pharmaceutical company or agency supporting biopharma clients.
Experience crafting and implementing successful corporate branding and social media plans.
Strong content creation and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with website development tools and activities to improve user web experience.
Comfort working with scientific concepts and content.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFERThe expected salary range for this position is $155,500.00 to $227,500.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
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This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Execute strategic communication plans that drive our business objectives across a range of channels both externally and internally.
Partner with colleagues across the company to identify stories that can help increase stakeholder understanding of Vir and our mission.
Prepare media materials and liaise with traditional and digital media audiences to drive coverage and understanding of Vir updates.
Manage social content strategy and development across our social media channels, including LinkedIn and X.
Oversee our website to ensure it supports the strategic objectives of the company and helps communicate Vir's core narrative.
Partner with HR, IT and other cross-functional internal teams to develop content for our intranet and support ongoing employee engagement initiatives.
Monitor industry trends, public perception, and media coverage to proactively manage our reputation.
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
8+ years of communications or PR experience, including at least one role at a biotech or pharmaceutical company or agency supporting biopharma clients.
Experience crafting and implementing successful corporate branding and social media plans.
Strong content creation and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with website development tools and activities to improve user web experience.
Comfort working with scientific concepts and content.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFERThe expected salary range for this position is $155,500.00 to $227,500.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
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