Senior Director, Executive & Enterprise Communications
Location: San Francisco Bay Area; ability to work in the office approximately three days a week
Open to relocation for the right candidate
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to work at the center of one of the most closely watched companies in oncology at a defining moment in its history. With a major clinical milestone behind it and a first commercial launch ahead, this organization is scaling its communications function to match the pace of the business.
The Senior Director, Executive & Enterprise Communications will serve as the primary communications partner to a highly accomplished, scientifically sophisticated CEO, while simultaneously leading enterprise internal communications across a rapidly growing global organization. This is not a role for someone who wants to manage at arm's length. The person who succeeds here will be in the room, writing the words, shaping the narrative, and advising at the highest level.
This role reports to the Head of Communications and will directly manage the Associate Director of Internal Communications.
What You'll Be Doing
CEO and Executive Communications (approximately 30% of the role)
- Serve as the day-to-day communications partner to the CEO, owning executive messaging, speeches, talking points, and preparation for high-visibility internal and external engagements
- Think proactively, not just reactively. Anticipate what the CEO needs to say and when, and help shape that narrative before it's asked for
- Advise senior leaders across R&D and Commercial on communications approach, leadership voice, and executive presence
- Partner with the Corporate Communications lead on select C-suite thought leadership and external visibility initiatives
Enterprise Internal Communications
- Lead the company's internal communications strategy, aligned to business priorities, culture, and growth objectives
- Oversee planning and execution of major company moments, including business updates, organizational announcements, leadership forums, and employee engagement initiatives in partnership with the AD of Internal Communications
- Ensure employees receive timely, relevant communication and that leaders at every level are equipped to drive understanding and alignment
- Strengthen internal communications processes, channels, and operating rhythm as the company scales toward and through a commercial launch
Business Partnering: R&D and Commercial
- Serve as a senior communications advisor to R&D and Commercialization leaders, providing strategic counsel and hands-on support tied to business priorities
- Anticipate communications risks and sensitive situations; partner closely with Legal, HR, and senior stakeholders when needed
Global Communications
- Partner with regional communications and HR teams outside the U.S. to ensure messaging consistency and alignment globally
- Establish clear ownership and standards as the company's international footprint continues to grow
What the Right Person Looks Like
Experience
- 12+ years in corporate, internal, executive, or related communications roles, with at least several of those years in an in-house biotech or pharma company
- Proven track record supporting C-suite or senior scientific leaders on strategic communications
- Experience in organizations going through rapid growth, transformation, or a major commercial inflection
- Direct people management experience
What Will Set You Apart
- Scientific credibility. You understand the business, not just the words
- Strong executive writing skills that work across formats and audiences
- The ability to think ahead and shape a CEO's narrative proactively, not just respond to requests
- Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and direct feedback
- Some chief of staff sensibility. You anticipate needs, connect dots, and stay two steps ahead
- Global communications experience is a plus as the organization continues to expand internationally
Why This Role
- You will have direct, meaningful access to senior leadership from day one
- The company is at an inflection point and this role will grow with the organization
- The communications function is lean and high-performing; your work will be visible and consequential
- The CEO is engaged and invested in communications, making this a genuine partnership rather than a support function
