Executive Director, Corporate Communications

BioSpace; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 256,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Communications to architect and drive the company’s global communications strategy. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role advises the C-suite and leads executive visibility, employee communications, and corporate brand efforts across a fast‑paced, science‑driven environment.

The successful candidate will guide change management communications during M&A and transformations, translate complex R&D milestones into

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive communications experience in biopharma or life sciences.
• Led integrated programs across employee communications, corporate brand, and digital strategy.
• Trusted advisor to C-suite with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Led communications through M&A, crisis, and major transformations in public companies.
• Strong executive presence and outstanding written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive a corporate communications strategy aligned to long-term business goals.
• Advise C-suite on messaging, issues, and reputational risks.
• Lead executive visibility programs and external engagements.
• Build and scale internal employee communications to engage and align staff.
• Direct change-management comms for initiatives like M&A and digital transformation.
• Translate complex scientific milestones into clear narratives for diverse audiences.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic leadership

C-suite advisory

Change management

Media relations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient‑focused and science‑driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

The Executive Director, Corporate Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for architecting and driving the company’s global corporate communications strategy. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this individual will be a key member of the communications leadership team and serve as a trusted strategic counsel to the C‑suite and other senior executives. This role requires a visionary leader who will translate enterprise‑level priorities into powerful, consistent narratives that safeguard and enhance the company’s reputation across all key stakeholders, including employees, patients, and the broader biopharma ecosystem. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for a seasoned communications leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, science‑driven environment and has a distinguished track record of building and leading high‑performing teams.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership

• In partnership with the Chief Communications Officer, design and drive an integrated corporate communications strategy that directly supports long‑term business objectives and enterprise goals.
• Serve as a primary strategic communications advisor and counsel to the C‑suite and senior executives, providing expert guidance on complex messaging, issues management, and reputational opportunities and risks.
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all executive visibility and thought leadership programs, including town halls, leadership meetings, and external‑facing engagements.

Employee Communications

• Architect and lead a comprehensive internal and employee communications strategy that fosters a culture of engagement, transparency, and alignment with the company’s mission and vision.
• Build, scale, and optimize the employee communications function, implementing innovative channels and establishing a clear cadence of communication that measurably builds employee trust and confidence.
• Direct enterprise‑wide change management communications for critical initiatives (e.g., M&A, restructuring, digital transformation), ensuring employee adoption and sustaining morale through periods of ambiguity and transition.

Brand & Corporate Reputation

• Own the evolution and stewardship of the company’s corporate brand, narrative, and voice to ensure a consistent and compelling identity across all global touchpoints.
• Serve as the central hub for messaging consistency, aligning with Investor Relations, Legal, Human Resources, and Corporate Development for all corporate news, financial communications, and public disclosures.
• Drive the corporate‑level employer brand strategy in partnership with Talent Acquisition and HR to position the company as a premier destination for talent in the biopharma industry.
• Translate highly complex scientific and R&D milestones into clear, impactful narratives for diverse stakeholder audiences.

Media Relations

• Proven track record of securing coverage in top‑tier and trade media outlets, with established relationships with key reporters.
• Skilled at pitching stories, managing press inquiries and positioning company narratives with major and industry‑specific media outlets.

Digital Communications

• Partner with the company’s global digital and social media lead to ensure cohesive pull through of our digital strategy with our internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with our digital Lead to contribute to their data‑driven content strategy across all digital platforms, ensuring alignment with the corporate brand and narrative.
• Understand digital communication trends and emerging channels in order to continuously contribute to evolving the company’s digital footprint.

Team & Agency Management

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high‑performing corporate communications team, fostering a culture of excellence and strategic partnership.
• Direct relationships with external communications, PR, and creative agencies to ensure exceptional quality, ROI, and efficient use of budget.
• Establish and oversee a robust measurement framework to report on the business impact and effectiveness of all communications programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 15+ years of progressive communications experience, with significant leadership tenure in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry required.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and leading integrated communications programs encompassing employee communications, corporate brand, and digital strategy.
• Proven track record as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives, with the ability to influence and build consensus at the most senior levels.
• Deep experience leading communications through significant organizational change, including M&A, crisis, and business transformation within a public company.
• Exceptional executive presence with outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience building and managing high‑performing teams and a network of external agency partners.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgment in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and highly regulated environment.

What Success Looks Like

• A cohesive and resonant corporate narrative that is consistently applied across all internal and external channels, driving measurable brand value.
• A highly engaged and informed employee base that demonstrates strong trust in leadership, as reflected in internal metrics.
• An elevated corporate brand and digital presence that measurably enhances talent attraction and stakeholder confidence.
• A high‑performing, agile communications function that is viewed as an indispensable strategic partner to the business.

Required/Preferred Education And Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, English, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MA in Communications, or related field) strongly preferred.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $256,000.00 - $384,000.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate’s expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.