Senior Manager Corporate Communications

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Supports development and execution of internal and external corporate communications initiations with priority focus on the development, implementation and management of Acadia’s employee communications and media relations program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Corporate Communications

• Contributes to Corporate Communications plan development, execution, administration and development of presentations, press releases and communications assets as required
• Develops/produces content for internal and external channels
• Assists with development and support of communications initiatives for cross-functional teams

Employee Communications

• Manage designated events, with primary responsibility for employee events and Town Halls, but also with assistance for other events including Analyst Days, medical meetings, etc.
• Develop and execute all employee communications including overall strategy and tactics for implementation including Town Hall meetings, internal memos, employee Q&As, and communications to connect with employees nationally.
• Provide direction and content development for newly launched employee intranet.
• Partner effectively with Acadia internal teams that are critical collaborators for communications.

Earned Media and Digital Communications

• Manage public relations and media outreach in support of products and pipeline innovations, including regulatory approvals, launches, data publicity and patient education programming.
• Develop and maintain media contacts
• Manage media monitoring vendors and communications
• Assist with digital strategies and execution, including occasional management of corporate social media channels
• Oversee public relations agencies and direct assignments as needed.
• Advocate for new and creative ways to tell compelling stories and experiences that drive measurable results. 
• Conduct media training for business leaders and serve as a company spokesperson.
• Work cross-functionally by collaborating with IR to ensure consistent corporate positioning and messaging.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Minimum 8 years of progressive responsibility in corporate communications with a minimum of 2 years’ functional management experience
• Prior experience in or with public life science companies is required, combination of PR agency and in-house experience preferred
• Experience in CNS disorders and/or commercial launch experience are a plus
• Broad experience developing and implementing critical communications plans and correlating metrics while managing competing priorities
• Regarded as a proven and respected communications consultant to key leaders within an organization
• Established relationships with key media contacts across all mediums (print, broadcast, online, etc.) highly desirable
• Demonstrated discernment and fluency in topical health care news and industry trends, as well as a deep understanding of public perception and issues as they pertain to the industry
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of target audience, highly effective writing style and expertise in high-impact messaging to broad audiences. Ability to articulate complex information in simple and relatable terms
• Strong interest and skills for understanding the biopharmaceutical industry and the company, and the ability to collaborate with all personnel throughout the company, as well as external audiences
• Self-starter, motivated, with a strong bias on finding solutions. Thoughtful and able to recommend innovative communications approaches and challenging the status quo.
• Highly organized, diligent with outstanding follow-through skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools
• Adept at working in a team environment while also displaying independence, initiative, and enterprise; ability to maintain high productivity while balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Employee must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with our policy

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Employee must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with our policy and in order to meet any independent vaccination requirements that our clients and client facilities may have.

The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 to $150,100.00. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance.

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