Associate Director, Product Communications, Skeletal Conditions

Location : San Rafael, CA (United States). Employees expected to work onsite 2 days per week. Additional travel may be required.

Position Summary
Associate Director, Product Communications for Skeletal Conditions (achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia) will lead integrated, external-facing communications strategies that highlight the scientific innovation and real-world impact of BioMarin’s medicines. The role drives proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and disease awareness initiatives, working cross-functionally with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead integrated communications and PR strategies that position BioMarin as a leader in skeletal conditions.

Drive proactive and reactive media engagement and thought leadership to shape external perception and elevate visibility among key stakeholders.

Identify and amplify compelling patient and community stories to drive meaningful media coverage.

Serve as Corporate Affairs lead on cross‑functional teams, providing strategic counsel and supporting key milestones, including clinical data readouts and medical congresses.

Lead insight‑driven campaigns and content development with agency partners, delivering impactful storytelling across earned, owned, and digital channels.

Oversee press materials and external communications, including press releases, media briefings, and issues management, ensuring alignment and compliance.

Review media coverage reports, elevating relevant product, competitor, and industry news to key internal stakeholders.

Partner with Corporate and Digital Communications to amplify messaging across channels, including executive communications, social media, and corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

8–12 years of experience in public relations, leading product communications in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in‑house.

Excellent writer and storyteller with strong verbal communication skills.

Ability to build consensus and influence across the organization and collaborate effectively within a growing team.

Experience developing and executing media relations strategies.

Experience supporting drug product approvals and strong familiarity with the BLA/NDA and sBLA/sNDA process.

Experience identifying potential issues and leading day‑to‑day issues management.

Demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing communications for a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company and solid understanding of the healthcare policy environment.

BS/BA in science, communications, liberal arts; advanced degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or business preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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