Senior Director, Leadership Communications & Messaging

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin is seeking a Director of Leadership Communications to shape and deliver integrated executive communications across BioMarin’s senior leadership. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, this role sits within the Corporate Communications team and partners with Chiefs of Staff across the enterprise.

The candidate will develop long-term messaging, manage investor and media engagements, and create influential communications for the Chief R&D Officer, CTO, and Chief Business Officer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive and/or corporate communications in pharma/biotech or related industry.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, translating complex science and business concepts into clear narratives.
• Strong executive presence and judgment to advise senior leaders with discretion.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution across 30,000-foot and detail-oriented levels.
• Ability to drive alignment across complex, matrixed organizations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting R&D, TOPS and Business Development.
• Harmonize messaging with enterprise priorities and ensure clarity across leadership communications.
• Position executives at external events to elevate leadership in rare diseases and scientific innovation.
• Facilitate all-hands meetings, internal communications, and team activations with consistent cadence.
• Advise senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and audience engagement.
• Develop executive communications materials including speeches, presentations, emails, and social content.
• Support end-to-end internal and external speaking engagements, including content development and practice.
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Introduce new formats and channels to improve reach to employees and external audiences.

Skills

Executive communications

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/liberal arts

Job description

BioMarin is seeking a Director of Leadership Communications to shape and deliver integrated executive communications across BioMarin’s senior leadership. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, this role sits within the Corporate Communications team and partners with Chiefs of Staff across the enterprise.

The candidate will develop long-term messaging, manage investor and media engagements, and create influential communications for the Chief R&D Officer, CTO, and Chief Business Officer.