Executive Director, Corporate Communications

Who we are…

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.

What you’ll be doing

The Executive Director, Corporate Communications will play a critical role in designing, building, and implementing our overall communications strategy. This individual will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership of all company communications, including public and community relations and patient advocacy ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms to all stakeholders.

You will be responsible for…

• Identify key advocacy stakeholders, which could include: patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, social organizations, policymakers, and public health for engagement and collaboration based on mutual goals.
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for key stakeholders, including the Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy Head, Corporate Affairs, and cross-functional team, to provide updates on program performance and milestones.
• Lead the development, management, and maintenance of strategic corporate and PR communication materials. Create press releases, presentation decks, scripts, Q&A’s, reports, web content, announcements, and other communication materials in support of roadshows, conferences, achievement of corporate milestones and other noteworthy accomplishments.
• Develop compelling, authentic, and consistent messaging related to Nuvation Bio’s strategies, initiatives, pipeline, and performance. Ensure that all communications incorporate Best Practices and comply with pertinent SEC rules and FD regulations.
• Oversee Nuvation Bio’s brand identity and serve as corporate brand ambassador and provide corporate communications recommendations to help achieve organizational goals.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO, CFO, Head of Corporate Development, the Executive Team, and PR agency to support and ensure consistent messaging for external/internal stakeholders, maximizing efficient use of resources
• Support the Head of Corporate Development in the company’s participation in annual and quarterly meetings/calls, analyst events, roadshows, and other critical events.
• Provide leadership, development, direction, and management of all external and internal communications strategy and initiatives, including media relations, digital and social media campaigns.
• Educate and coach team on advocacy ways of working, including best practices for stakeholder engagement, patient-centered approaches, and effective communication strategies.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for community advocate activation for priority areas, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

What Knowledge & Experience you'll bring to us...

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12+ years of experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with direct experience leading corporate communications within a publicly traded company and/or in an agency setting.
• Proven ability to speak the language of a pharmaceutical/biotech company and break down complex scientific concepts for both internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated track record of conducting successful, proactive global communications programs that employ creativity and use of a variety of tools, forums, media and metrics.
• Experience and confidence in providing strategic advice and counsel to senior leadership team, including executives and our CEO, related to communications strategy, crisis and reputation management.
• Strong understanding of the advocacy landscape, patient engagement principles, and healthcare policy. In-state engagement experience a plus.
• Trusted for flawless execution of proactive and reactive initiatives.
• Knowledge of capital markets as appropriate.
• Maintains excellent relationships with healthcare reporters, and industry media.
• Knowledge of up-to-date compliance, legal, regulatory and other issues that impact communications and can apply them, accordingly, including knowledge of SEC and disclosure requirements.
• Strategic agility, able to balance proactive/planning with reactive elements of the position.
• Dynamic, team player with excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and influence skills. Experience working with and managing agency partners.
• Enthusiastic about Nuvation Bio’s vision and mission and endorse and promote our values.

Behavioral skills to be successful...

• Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
• Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.

What we have for you!

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching
• and much more!

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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