Senior Director, Head of Media Relations & Issues Communications

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior global leader in corporate communications to shape the company’s brand, reputation, and stakeholder trust through enterprise media relations, issues management, and crisis communications.

You will develop integrated media strategies, strengthen relationships with global media, and ensure organizational readiness for reputation risks while guiding senior leaders and regional teams through complex communications challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or related field.
• 15+ years in media relations and corporate communications, preferably within biopharma, with proven global leadership and crisis management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Leading media engagement, advising senior leaders, establishing centers of excellence, and managing crisis responses across regions.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Crisis communications

Executive leadership

Global / cross-regional

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

Role

Senior global leader in corporate communications, responsible for shaping Takeda's brand, reputation, and stakeholder trust through enterprise media relations, issues management, and crisis communications.

Objectives

Developing integrated media strategies, strengthening relationships with global media, and ensuring organizational readiness for reputation risks.

Responsibilities

Leading media engagement, advising senior leaders, establishing centers of excellence, and managing crisis responses across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism, or related field
• 15+ years in media relations and corporate communications, preferably within biopharma, with proven global leadership and crisis management expertise

High-Value

• Extensive media network across healthcare, pharma, and policy media
• Experience in enterprise reputation strategy
• Crisis preparedness
• Leading geographically dispersed teams
• Stakeholder engagement across functions including Legal, Public Affairs, Investor Relations, and executive leadership

Work Setup

Based in Washington, D.C., with a full-time, exempt employment type, hybrid or onsite as specified.