Associate Director, Corporate Communications - Keros Therapeutics
Lexington, MA
About the Job
Keros Therapeutics is a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from hematological and musculoskeletal disorders with high unmet medical need. We are a leader in understanding the role of the transforming growth factor-beta, or TGF-ß, family of proteins, which are master regulators of red blood cell and platelet production as well as of the growth, repair and maintenance of muscle and bone. We have leveraged this understanding and developed a discovery approach to generate large and small molecules to address diseases of these tissues. Targeting TGF-ß signaling pathways has been clinically proven to elicit robust changes in blood cells, muscle, and bone, which we believe provides a precedent and strong rationale for our strategy.
Reporting to the Director of Investor Relations, Keros Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Communications. This role will partner with company leadership to create and executive a comprehensive communications strategy focused on both internal and external communications.
Responsibilities:
- Create overall vision and strategy as it relates to public relations communications, including tactical plans for public relations and media engagement related to disease and product awareness.
- Partner with Keros leadership to develop and implement an effective employee communications plan that strengthens employer branding, recruitment, employee engagement, and company culture.
- Increase internal awareness of company goals and employee understanding of our corporate mission, values, and overall business strategy.
- Manage Keros' social media platforms. Assess appropriate platforms to leverage, craft communication strategy for each platform, and execute accordingly.
- Craft public messaging and outreach strategy in preparation for company milestones and ensure announcements are aligned with investor relations communications planning.
- Assist head of IR with maintaining and updating the corporate website including content, graphics, user interface, and user design. Ensure content reflect timely and informative updates on pipeline advancements, underlying science, and patient resources.
- Build and maintain an internal corporate intranet site. Outline strategic intent and content of intranet, ensure internal alignment, and manage day-to-day operations.
- Help organize and lead content for all-company Town Hall meetings, including setting agendas, preparing participants, finalizing content and hosting.
- Collaborate effectively and serve as a communications advisor to cross-functional teams Lead the development of core communication materials, including clear and compelling messaging, press releases, presentations, company emails, and additional materials supporting effective communication across external and audiences.
- Prepare company spokespeople for media interviews and other engagements and ensure that the company's spokespeople are prepared to address key issues as they emerge.
- Assist with updating Keros' corporate presentation deck and select investor presentations, as needed.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree in relevant discipline with 5+ years of experience ideally in a public biotechnology company
- Excellent writer, editor, and storyteller; superior verbal communication skills; proven ability crafting media statements, reports, articles, press releases, educational materials, visual presentations, and digital assets
- Proven ability to prioritize, exhibit critical decision-making, possess learning agility, build relationships, and influence outcomes both with and without authority
- Strong project management skills, managing projects to completion across all levels at an organization
- Possess strong executive presence and proven experience as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, R&D focused environment
- Ability to work well with cross functional teams
- Prior experience with graphic design is a plus
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Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement: Keros is an inclusive company. We believe that diversity drives innovation. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. As such, Keros takes a holistic approach in mentoring, coaching, and developing all of our Keros team members.
Keros Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.