Aspen Neuroscience is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Communications to guide organizational communications planning, branding and strategy to support the company's mission and objectives. The ideal candidate has public company experience and has a proven track record of partnering with internal leadership for content planning and delivery to ensure timely messaging for internal and external stakeholders, including investors, partners, media, and patient groups. As a senior leader in the organization, this role requires impeccable decision making aligned with our core values of patient-centered, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and performance. This is an on-site role in Torrey Pines, California. Relocation is not available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Manage corporate communications, including developing the company's story, branding, and messaging to convey technology, autologous approach, and unique opportunities for neurological disease patients to internal and external audiences, such as the public, investors, policymakers, clinicians, Board members, employees, and patients.
  • Determine resources needed to achieve company goals; manage vendors and staff, oversee hiring and retention of temporary or permanent employees.
  • Establish and guide the vision, overarching strategy, and execution of strategic brand communications, internal communications, executive communications, media relations, and investor communications. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a forward-looking communications plan, actively managing the company website, Aspen brand, and all media interactions.
  • Develop and maintain crisis communication plans ensuring organizational readiness to effectively handle any crisis while maintaining the company’s reputation and stakeholder trust.
  • Partner with various stakeholders to ensure integrated corporate messaging (including systems, plans, interactions, and communication to investors).
  • Manage content management systems and libraries, including building, validating, and overseeing the content lifecycle to ensure the information remains current and precise.
  • Maintain and update the company website, ensuring that all content is accurate and posted in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely and budget-compliant deliverables for implementing communication plans. Coordinate with external partners to improve online presence and engagement.
  • Develop and manage an editorial calendar (News Flow) for both internal and external communications in alignment with human resources and event strategies. Provide training and education as required.
  • Implement and uphold corporate communication standards to ensure consistent messaging across the organization, adhering to brand, legal, and compliance guidelines.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of communications and channels (both internal and external), establishing cadence of data review to develop recommendations for improvements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Design, or other related discipline
  • Minimum 12 years of progressively increasing professional experience with developing and executing content and communications strategies.
  • Experience working in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
  • Public company experience required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with extensive experience in media relations and an emphasis on the utilization of digital and social channels
  • Executive Level Presentation: Ability to establish credibility with senior leaders, while effectively delivering verbal and written talking points and briefings to Company executives, Media and/or Government Officials
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Superior influencing & mobilization skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
  • Technology Understanding: Ability to represent communications and development for complex technologies and translate results for varying levels of key audiences
  • Confidentiality & Ethics: High standards of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities
  • Self-Motivation & Independence: Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment
  • Social media: Proficiency in social media communications with understanding of best practices for utilization of various channels with compliance
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with the ability to select appropriate courses of action
  • Leadership: Ability to establish credibility with senior leaders, and clearly and succinctly deliver verbal and written talking points and briefings to Company executives
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using analytics tools to measure content performance and make data-driven decisions
  • Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee content projects from inception to completion
  • Team Collaboration: Highly collaborative leader with ability to drive impact cross-functionally among all levels of the organization and foster collaborative decision-making with strong relationship building skills
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing trends and technologies in content creation and management. Executive presence to effectively partner with senior management is critical
  • Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure content accuracy and quality
  • Customer Focus: Understanding of target audience needs and preferences to create relevant content

EEO and Employment Eligibility:

Aspen Neuroscience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Total Rewards and Culture:

Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., located in scenic Torrey Pines, is noted for its collaborative and learning focused culture where each person is valued for contributing their strengths and energy to building a world-class line of products for patients in need. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, time-off in addition to Company observed holidays, Medical/Dental insurance benefits, onsite gym, and other wellness perks.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $230,000-$275,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.  Aspen Neuroscience is multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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