Executive Leadership Communications Director

BioSpace; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin is seeking an experienced Director of Leadership Communications to shape and deliver integrated executive communications that advance BioMarin’s scientific and business priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, the individual will be part of the Corporate Communications team under the Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy Officer.

The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and cultivating both internal and external

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public relations leading corporate or internal communications in biopharma/pharma.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting R&D, Technical Operations, and Business Development, including executive visibility and thought leadership.
• Drive alignment of leadership messaging with enterprise priorities across channels (investor relations, media, BioMarin.com, social, internal forums).
• Strengthen external profile by positioning executives at industry events and advocating for leadership in rare diseases and scientific innovation.
• Enable leaders to engage organizations through all-hands meetings, internal communications, and team activations.
• Provide strategic counsel on messaging and audience engagement to senior leaders.
• Develop clear, concise executive communications materials (speeches, presentations, emails, social content).
• Support internal and external speaking engagements end-to-end (content development, prep, feedback).
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent, impactful communications.

Skills

Executive communications

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts

Job description

BioMarin is seeking an experienced Director of Leadership Communications to shape and deliver integrated executive communications that advance BioMarin’s scientific and business priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, the individual will be part of the Corporate Communications team under the Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy Officer.

The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and cultivating both internal and external