Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

The Company:
With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building.

The Role:
Reporting to the Director, Investor Relations, the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications candidate will serve as a crucial communications leader for company-wide initiatives, overseeing the creation and implementation of comprehensive communication plans that engage a diverse set of stakeholders. This role will be responsible for crafting a wide range of communication materials that support the company's strategic objectives; interacting with key internal and external stakeholders; overseeing the company’s media engagement initiatives; supporting internal communications and employee engagement activities and enhancing the company’s corporate visibility.

*As part of the interview process, you will be asked to craft a brief media pitch you would have used to amplify the company’s recent updates from the ESMO Congress 2024.

Responsibilities:

Corporate communications and messaging:

• Drive the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies that support the company's financial and strategic objectives

• Collaborate with leaders across the company to develop an in-depth understanding of our programs, strategy, business operations, financial performance, and competitors to represent Nuvalent and inform messaging

• Partner with numerous functions to enable accurate and optimal creation, evolution, and delivery of key messages, and to ensure that external communications are aligned across all external audiences
• Support the creation and refinement of core communication materials, including press releases, presentations, company emails, and more
• Project manage cross-functional review and approval of external disclosures
• Lead digital and social media initiatives, advising on the most impactful platforms, crafting tailored communication strategies, and delivering engaging content to maximize reach
• Manage the corporate website, assisting with content strategy, visual design, and user experience to keep it updated with the latest pipeline advancements and scientific insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to create employee communications that drive engagement and foster a vibrant company culture
• Oversee relationships with external communications partners

Media relations:

• Develop and execute a strategic media engagement program that amplifies the company’s strategic objectives, conduct peer research, and quarterly updating of media target lists
• Craft compelling and targeted media pitches around company milestones and manage outreach
• Create briefing materials for management in preparation for media engagements and assist in training for spokespeople
• Identify and coordinate participation in industry conferences and thought leadership opportunities
• Act as the primary point of contact for media personnel
• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely responses to all external inquiries from media personnel

Analytics:

• Analyze engagement trends for our company and its peers to inform communications and media strategies and monitor impact of strategies over time
• Stay up-to-date on media trends and competitor activities, and provide guidance and support to the company's senior management team on industry sentiment and best practices
• Monitor media coverage and social media mentions of Nuvalent to ensure factual accuracy of corporate updates and clinical data

Competencies:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience in writing external and internal facing communications for biotech or pharmaceutical companies
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic communications initiatives that enhance corporate reputation and align with business objectives
• Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop important relationships with all levels of management, identify issues and raise to key stakeholders
• Process orientated, with excellent project management skills, including risk assessment and contingency planning
• Deep understanding of relevant biotech, scientific and financial media outlets, and experience engaging with relevant health and business reporters
• Excellent problem solving, communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in corporate communications with a demonstrated understanding of the biotechnology industry
• BA, BS or equivalent degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant scientific discipline
• Public biotech company experience
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in corporate communications, public relations, and media relations
• Experience working with all levels of management, consulting with key business stakeholders and serving as a trusted communications advisor
• Ability to present and respond to questions about complex scientific and clinical data
• Highly collaborative working style across internal and external teams
• Familiarity with corporate website management, including content strategy, user experience, and visual design
• Experience managing digital and social media platforms, with a strong understanding of how to leverage these channels for corporate communication and brand building
• Experience preparing spokespeople for media engagements, including media training and message development
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and adjust strategies as needed
• Experience with research/benchmarking projects

Nuvalent provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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