Associate Director, Product Communications

Position Summary

Lead product communications and public relations for the Skeletal Conditions business unit (focus on achondroplasia and potential launch of a new medicine in hypochondroplasia). As part of Corporate Affairs, develop integrated external-facing communications strategies across media, digital, and key stakeholder channels. Drive proactive media engagement, thought leadership, and disease awareness initiatives. Partner cross-functionally with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations, and Government Affairs.
Key Responsibilities

Lead integrated communications and PR strategies positioning BioMarin as a leader in skeletal conditions.
Drive proactive and reactive media engagement and thought leadership.
Identify and amplify patient/community stories to generate meaningful media coverage.
Serve as Corporate Affairs lead on cross-functional teams for key milestones (e.g., clinical data readouts, medical congresses).
Lead insight-driven campaigns and content development with agency partners across earned, owned, and digital channels.
Oversee press materials and external communications (press releases, media briefings, issues management) with alignment and compliance.
Review media coverage and elevate relevant product/competitor/industry news to internal stakeholders.
Partner with Corporate and Digital Communications to amplify messaging across executive communications, social media, and corporate initiatives.
Qualifications

8–12 years in public relations; experience leading product communications in biopharmaceuticals (preferably in-house).
Excellent writing/storytelling and strong verbal communication.
Ability to build consensus, influence, and collaborate in a growing team.
Experience developing/executing media relations strategies.
Experience supporting drug product approvals; familiarity with BLA/NDA and sBLA/sNDA processes.
Experience identifying potential issues and leading day-to-day issues management.
Knowledge of communications regulations for publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies and understanding of the healthcare policy environment.
BS/BA (science/communications/liberal arts); advanced degree in communications/PR/journalism/business preferred.
Location / Workstyle

San Rafael, CA HQ; onsite at least 2 days/week. Additional travel as needed.

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