Director, Corporate Communications
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bridgewater, MA, United States
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women\'s health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.
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Position Summary
Cosette is seeking a digitally fluent, strategically grounded communications leader to serve as a key partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. This leader will own the development and execution of Cosette’s corporate narrative and executive communications strategy, ensuring the company’s voice is consistent, compelling, and aligned with its growth trajectory as a fast-scaling specialty pharmaceutical organization.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, reputation, and modern digital communications. The leader will shape how Cosette shows up externally and internally - building credibility with investors, partners, healthcare stakeholders, and employees - while modernizing how the organization communicates across digital channels.
This is a high-trust, high-visibility role requiring strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate business strategy into clear, differentiated storytelling. The role will also guide the evolution of Cosette’s digital presence, visual identity standards, and content ecosystem.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Corporate Narrative & Executive Communications
Own and evolve Cosette’s corporate narrative, ensuring alignment with business strategy, growth priorities, and market positioning.
Partner directly with the SLT to develop executive communications, including internal messaging, external positioning, speeches, and digital presence.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and SLT on messaging, reputation, and communications implications of key business decisions.
Translate complex business and scientific concepts into clear, compelling executive-level storytelling.
Internal Communications & Organizational Alignment
Lead internal communications strategy across a growing and evolving organization, including acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change.
Ensure employees are informed, aligned, and connected to enterprise priorities, culture, and performance expectations through various communication methods including company-wide town halls.
Partner with HR and leadership to strengthen culture, engagement, and clarity during periods of transformation.
External Communications & Reputation Management
Oversee corporate external communications, including media relations, press announcements, and enterprise messaging.
Lead issues management and crisis communications with sound judgment, speed, and regulatory awareness.
Build and maintain relationships with key media, industry, and external stakeholders to support reputation and visibility.
M&A and Business Development Communications
Lead internal and external communications strategy related to acquisitions, integrations, and business development activities.
Develop messaging for internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and continuity during transactions.
Digital Presence, Social Media & Modern Communications
Define and advance Cosette’s executive and corporate digital presence across platforms, including Cosette’s corporate website, LinkedIn page and other emerging channels.
Set strategy and governance for social media and digital storytelling, balancing innovation with compliance in a regulated environment.
Identify opportunities to modernize communications through tools, platforms, and new formats that increase reach and engagement.
Content & Visual Communication Excellence
Establish standards for corporate communications content quality, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.
Develop high-quality executive and corporate materials, including presentations, digital assets, and visual storytelling formats.
Ensure consistency across all corporate materials and channels.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance
Partner closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure alignment of corporate messaging with brand and product narratives, maintaining clear governance boundaries.
Establish and enforce communications governance processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all outputs.
Position Requirements
Education:
BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field
Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or related field
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally CEO-level communications
Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, or transformation-oriented organizations strongly preferred
Skills & Abilities
Exceptional written, verbal, and storytelling skills with strong executive presence
Proven ability to build and scale social media and digital engagement strategies
Strong graphic design and visual communication skills with proficiency in creating polished, on-brand assets
Hands-on experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) or similar design platforms
Deep understanding of digital channels, content marketing, and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, social insights tools)
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and as needed with external support
Technical & Specialized Knowledge
Familiarity with content management systems, digital publishing, and basic HTML preferred
Experience with SEO/SEM and digital campaign optimization
Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations in pharmaceutical communications
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $175,000 - $230,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.
Benefits
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.
Physical requirements
This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.
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Innovating every day.™
Position Summary
Cosette is seeking a digitally fluent, strategically grounded communications leader to serve as a key partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. This leader will own the development and execution of Cosette’s corporate narrative and executive communications strategy, ensuring the company’s voice is consistent, compelling, and aligned with its growth trajectory as a fast-scaling specialty pharmaceutical organization.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, reputation, and modern digital communications. The leader will shape how Cosette shows up externally and internally - building credibility with investors, partners, healthcare stakeholders, and employees - while modernizing how the organization communicates across digital channels.
This is a high-trust, high-visibility role requiring strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate business strategy into clear, differentiated storytelling. The role will also guide the evolution of Cosette’s digital presence, visual identity standards, and content ecosystem.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Corporate Narrative & Executive Communications
Own and evolve Cosette’s corporate narrative, ensuring alignment with business strategy, growth priorities, and market positioning.
Partner directly with the SLT to develop executive communications, including internal messaging, external positioning, speeches, and digital presence.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and SLT on messaging, reputation, and communications implications of key business decisions.
Translate complex business and scientific concepts into clear, compelling executive-level storytelling.
Internal Communications & Organizational Alignment
Lead internal communications strategy across a growing and evolving organization, including acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change.
Ensure employees are informed, aligned, and connected to enterprise priorities, culture, and performance expectations through various communication methods including company-wide town halls.
Partner with HR and leadership to strengthen culture, engagement, and clarity during periods of transformation.
External Communications & Reputation Management
Oversee corporate external communications, including media relations, press announcements, and enterprise messaging.
Lead issues management and crisis communications with sound judgment, speed, and regulatory awareness.
Build and maintain relationships with key media, industry, and external stakeholders to support reputation and visibility.
M&A and Business Development Communications
Lead internal and external communications strategy related to acquisitions, integrations, and business development activities.
Develop messaging for internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and continuity during transactions.
Digital Presence, Social Media & Modern Communications
Define and advance Cosette’s executive and corporate digital presence across platforms, including Cosette’s corporate website, LinkedIn page and other emerging channels.
Set strategy and governance for social media and digital storytelling, balancing innovation with compliance in a regulated environment.
Identify opportunities to modernize communications through tools, platforms, and new formats that increase reach and engagement.
Content & Visual Communication Excellence
Establish standards for corporate communications content quality, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.
Develop high-quality executive and corporate materials, including presentations, digital assets, and visual storytelling formats.
Ensure consistency across all corporate materials and channels.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance
Partner closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure alignment of corporate messaging with brand and product narratives, maintaining clear governance boundaries.
Establish and enforce communications governance processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all outputs.
Position Requirements
Education:
BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field
Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or related field
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally CEO-level communications
Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, or transformation-oriented organizations strongly preferred
Skills & Abilities
Exceptional written, verbal, and storytelling skills with strong executive presence
Proven ability to build and scale social media and digital engagement strategies
Strong graphic design and visual communication skills with proficiency in creating polished, on-brand assets
Hands-on experience with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) or similar design platforms
Deep understanding of digital channels, content marketing, and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, social insights tools)
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and as needed with external support
Technical & Specialized Knowledge
Familiarity with content management systems, digital publishing, and basic HTML preferred
Experience with SEO/SEM and digital campaign optimization
Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations in pharmaceutical communications
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $175,000 - $230,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.
Benefits
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.
Physical requirements
This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.
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