Senior External Communications Lead, Biotech

Calico Life Sciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for two annual cash bonuses

Job summary

Calico Life Sciences in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced Associate Director, External Communications to enhance awareness of our scientific advancements and clinical milestones. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies, managing external inquiries, and collaborating across teams. Applicants should have over 10 years in biotech communications, strong project management skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The estimated salary is $195,000 - $200,000, with additional bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public relations or communications within biotech or pharmaceutical.
• Direct experience managing pre-launch communications for drug therapy preferred.
• Strong scientific understanding of the drug discovery and development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive communication strategies for scientific and medical thought leadership.
• Develop messaging for corporate communications materials like press releases.
• Collaborate with teams for disease awareness and patient advocacy communications.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Project management

Scientific understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or life-sciences

Advanced degree

Job description

Calico Life Sciences in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced Associate Director, External Communications to enhance awareness of our scientific advancements and clinical milestones. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies, managing external inquiries, and collaborating across teams. Applicants should have over 10 years in biotech communications, strong project management skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The estimated salary is $195,000 - $200,000, with additional bonuses.