Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Taiho Oncology, Inc.•Princeton, NJ

3d•$186,150 - $219,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Corporate Communications develops and executes internal and external communications that support Taiho Oncology’s strategic goals and strengthen its brand and reputation. This highly collaborative, hands-on role moves between strategy and execution, taking ownership of communications projects from concept through completion and building strong working relationships across the organization. The Associate Director creates compelling content and campaigns, manages key corporate communications channels, and contributes to effective execution of the company’s corporate communications strategy. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to and strengthen a unified internal and external corporate communications function, with meaningful ownership of communications programs and close collaboration across the organization. The role is hybrid, with three days per week on-site in Princeton, New Jersey.

Requirements

8 or more years of relevant communications experience, including substantial corporate communications experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, healthcare organization, or life sciences communications agency.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing and editing and the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling, audience-appropriate content across channels and formats.
Ability to build productive working relationships and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets, stakeholders, priorities, and external partners simultaneously.
Proactive and accountable, with the ability to take ownership, work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on commitments.
Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities, feedback, and time-sensitive communications needs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and timely execution.
Experience in digital communications, including social media, analytics, websites, and content management systems.
Understanding of branding, visual communications, and design principles, with the ability to guide external creative partners and ensure adherence to brand standards.
Ability to work within established processes and compliance requirements while exercising initiative within the scope of the role.
Ability to use AI and other emerging technologies responsibly and effectively to enhance productivity, create efficiencies, and support high-quality communications work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in journalism, public relations, communications, English, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of corporate messaging and internal and external communications strategies and programs that advance business objectives, strengthen the company’s brand and reputation, and support employee engagement.
Develop, write, and edit corporate communications materials, including social media posts, website articles, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, thought leadership content, internal communications, presentations, and town hall content.
Manage development of branded corporate communications materials and support corporate photography and videography initiatives with external creative resources, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
Own updates to the corporate presentation and maintain brand guidelines, templates, and approved branded assets.
Support development of patient and employee stories with internal and external partners for use across corporate communications channels.
Own assigned communications projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables and escalating issues when appropriate.
Build and maintain productive working relationships across organizational functions and levels, serving as a responsive communications partner.
Manage the editorial calendar for internal and external communications, coordinating across channels and with agency partners.
Manage content development and approval workflows for corporate social media channels and the company website, including website updates and initiatives.
Monitor social media performance and engagement metrics to inform content planning and optimization.
Support planning and execution of company-wide town halls and other employee communications events, including content development and stakeholder coordination.
Develop and repurpose content for the global internal newsletter, identifying relevant stories with stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery.
Manage internal digital signage content and maintain a cross-functional process to ensure communications are relevant, succinct, on-brand, and current.
Manage the corporate awards program, including the annual plan, opportunity identification, submission development, and budget management.
Manage Corporate Communications processes and workflows, including contracts, agency and vendor management, budgets, PRC submissions, and other approvals; establish new processes as needed.