Adverum Biotechnologies

Senior Director, Corporate Communications


Pay$216848.00 - $262116.00 / year
LocationRedwood City/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4ae6420a-f134-4e2c-85d2-4067444ac905
      Employer Industry: Gene Therapy and Ophthalmology

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $262,116 annually
      - Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
      - Participation in the company's equity incentive award plan
      - Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and flexible paid time off
      - Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and authenticity
      - Chance to lead impactful communications strategies in a clinical-stage gene therapy environment

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop and execute comprehensive corporate communications strategies that align with business objectives
      - Manage external agency partners to ensure effective execution of communications plans
      - Build and maintain relationships with media outlets for favorable coverage
      - Oversee the creation and distribution of corporate communications materials such as press releases and social media content
      - Lead crisis communications efforts, managing potential issues proactively

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus
      - Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
      - Proven track record of developing and executing successful corporate communications strategies
      - Strong media relations skills with established contacts in traditional and digital media
      - Excellent written and verbal communication skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience in gene therapy and ophthalmology
      - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
      - Familiarity with social media management tools and content management systems
      - Strong project management skills
      - Experience in crisis communications and issues management

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  • About the company

      Adverum is a gene therapy company committed to discovering and developing novel medicines to patients living with rare diseases or diseases of the eye.