Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•Pasadena, CA

2d•$145,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a corporate communications professional to develop and deliver clear, accurate communications about the company, its science, and its progress as a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. The role manages day-to-day corporate communications projects across media relations, digital channels, and company content, while supporting communications for current products, future launches, and pipeline milestones. Working with the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications team and partners across the company, the role turns complex scientific and business information into useful materials for external and internal audiences. It requires excellent writing, careful project management, and sound judgment in a regulated environment. The position is based in Pasadena, California, and requires working in the office five days a week. The posting notes that the position may be filled at the Manager level based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Approximately 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related work.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to accurately explain scientific, clinical, and business information to different audiences.
Experience creating press materials, supporting media outreach, and managing website or social media content.
Ability to coordinate reviews with multiple stakeholders, apply feedback, and work within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through on details.
Good judgment about when to resolve routine issues independently and when to escalate sensitive issues or strategic decisions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external agency partners.
May be required to travel approximately 10–15%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
Experience supporting communications for a product launch, scientific data announcement, or other major biotechnology or pharmaceutical milestone.
Familiarity with investor and financial communications at a public company.
Experience with content management systems, social publishing tools, and media monitoring or analytics platforms.
Interest in science-driven storytelling and Arrowhead’s mission to advance RNAi-based therapeutics.

Responsibilities

Execute corporate communications plans and manage assigned projects, calendars, deadlines, and deliverables for company news, scientific milestones, and commercial developments.
Draft and edit press releases, media materials, website copy, social media posts, executive talking points, presentations, and internal updates, tailoring technical content to each audience.
Support proactive media outreach and respond to incoming requests in coordination with team leadership; maintain reporter lists, prepare briefing materials, and track coverage.
Manage routine corporate website and social media updates, coordinate publication and approvals, monitor performance, and recommend practical improvements.
Coordinate with Investor Relations, Commercial, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Human Resources, and other teams to gather information, align messaging, and move materials through review.
Coordinate day-to-day work with external agencies and vendors, review deliverables, track timelines and costs, and flag issues or decisions for team leadership.
Compile communications metrics and coverage reports, and maintain approved messages, media materials, and other resources for upcoming announcements and events.