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 collaborative, hands-on position combines strategy with execution and owns projects from concept through completion. The role creates compelling content and communications campaigns, manages key corporate communications channels, and contributes to executing the company’s corporate communications strategy. It offers meaningful ownership of communications programs and close collaboration across the organization to build trusted relationships and support business objectives. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on-site. The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 8 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 organizational functions and 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 own assignments, 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.
Strong understanding of branding, visual communications, and design principles, with the ability to direct and provide feedback to external creative partners and ensure adherence to brand standards.
Ability to work within established processes and compliance requirements while exercising initiative within the role’s scope.
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 is 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.
Manage assigned communications projects from planning through execution, including timelines, stakeholders, deliverables, and escalation of issues when appropriate.
Build and maintain productive working relationships across functions and organizational 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 project management of 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 establish and maintain a cross-functional process to keep communications relevant, succinct, on-brand, and up to date.
Manage the corporate awards program, including the annual plan, identifying opportunities, preparing submissions, and managing the program within budget.
Manage Corporate Communications processes and workflows, including contracts, agency and vendor management, budgets, PRC submissions, and other approvals; establish new processes as needed.