Kyowa Kirin is a fast growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes three offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

As a patient centric organization that strives to deliver innovative medicines to meet unmet needs, we feel that it is critical to follow the safety guidelines defined by CDC and OSHA. We believe the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to manage COVID risk to you, your colleagues, your family and our society. With that in mind, we are taking the essential step to ensure the safety of our employees during this health crisis by requiring all US employees, temporary workers, agency employees and independent contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. In accordance with applicable law, individuals may seek an accommodation for medical or disability-related conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

The Senior Director, Corporate Communications will lead a team in creating and executing plans for external company PR (including thought leadership opportunities), digital and social media channels, as well as internal employee communications. The candidate will be a good storyteller with the ability to translate the corporate narrative and progress on strategic plans into meaningful content that’s delivered across channels, including live meetings and events, our website, social media channels, an intranet, and employee newsletters. She/he/they (“they”) will also partner with global and regional executives to manage company branding and the library of assets that bring that brand to life, while helping teams in the business understand how to leverage these assets to tell a consistent story about our company. Finally, they will be a key contributor to workstreams that enhance our culture and advance our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The ideal candidate brings creative ideas, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead/influence others to get the desired results. The role reports to the VP, Public Affairs, North America and will directly manage 2 FTEs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Public Affairs team members to develop and implement strategic communications plans for public relations and internal communications
• Assist VP in managing corporate reputation, playing a lead role in expanding PR opportunities through executive speaking engagements and thought leadership platforms
• Act as the KKNA corporate brand champion; Work with global partners to enhance and maintain the KKNA styleguide and library of assets, including presentation slides, collateral, logos, trademarks, posters, pop up banners and other branding for office or team meetings
• Oversee plans and content for employee meetings / events, culture and change initiatives – finding ways to improve their delivery and impact
• Oversee development of KKNA intranet to ensure employees have easy access to tools and information
• Oversee social media governance and monitoring practices and plans for expansion of new channels to reach desired audiences
• Act as an advisor on culture and change management – providing help with the development of communications plans, training and content, as needed
• Manage vendors and direct reports to drive positive results and keep projects on track with respect to budget and timing.

Position Requirements:

• Experience leading a broad range of corporate communications initiatives and events
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and applicable regulations from prior work experience
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to distill and present complex ideas in a compelling and visually interesting way to ensure audience understanding
• The ability to design and execute strategic plans that integrate multiple channels and forms of content (written, video, audio, etc.)
• The ability to use metrics, benchmarks and feedback to continuously improve communications
• A strong collaborator who partners well with stakeholders across the organization
• Enjoys opportunities to learn, grow and be creative
• Prior experience managing or leading others, and developing talent
• 10 years of relevant communications experience, including managing people/vendors

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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