Director, Communications

About Altimmune

Altimmune (NASDAQ: ALT) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for patients with serious liver diseases. The Company's lead candidate, pemvidutide, is a unique dual‑action therapy targeting both glucagon and GLP‑1 receptors in a balanced 1:1 ratio in development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and alcohol‑associated liver disease (ALD). For more information, please visit

The Director, Communications will develop and execute the company's corporate communications strategy, with a strong focus on external and internal communications and support investor communications as necessary. This position will be responsible for developing and delivering key messages across various channels and media, working closely with the communications agency. The individual will engage with multiple departments across the organization to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging as Altimmune transitions to a late-stage biotech company.

The role will play a pivotal part in maintaining the company's public image, ensuring the company's website is up to date, and proactively managing corporate messaging for internal and external stakeholders. This role will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, while engaging closely with the VP of HR on internal communications and with other Senior leaders as business needs dictate.

• Corporate Communications Strategy
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  Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that aligns with the company's vision, values, and business priorities. Manage both internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and clarity across all channels. Work with medical and clinical teams to ensure timely creation and posting of clinical data releases and medical conference activities.
• Website Management and Content Development
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  Oversee the company's website, ensuring it is up to date with the latest company developments, research updates, clinical trials, and other corporate information. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create fresh, engaging content that represents the company's innovations and achievements.
• Content Creation
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  Write and produce high‑quality content for various corporate materials, including press releases, blog posts, newsletters, annual reports, and executive communications. Ensure messaging aligns with the company's corporate narrative and business objectives.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
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  Serve as a liaison between the Corporate Communications, Research, Clinical Development, and Investor Relations teams. Coordinate the creation of a unified communication calendar to align efforts, key dates, and messages across departments.
• Internal Communications
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  Develop and implement effective internal communications strategies to keep employees informed and engaged with company developments, milestones, and leadership updates. Foster a positive internal culture through transparent and consistent communication.
• Investor Relations Communications
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  Support as needed. The Senior VP of Investor Relations will lead investor relations functions, with core responsibilities for investor decks, press releases, and other investor‑facing communications, and will ensure that key messages are communicated effectively to shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Crisis Communication and Reputation Management
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  Support the development of crisis communication plans and manage media inquiries in the event of any negative publicity. Monitor and manage the company's reputation in both traditional and social media.
• Media Relations
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  Cultivate relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and…