Director, Leadership Communications

Who We Are
Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

It takes a village, and at Bio Marin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at Bio Marin.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic communicator to play a critical role in shaping and delivering integrated executive communications that advance Bio Marin’s scientific and business priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, the individual will be part of the Corporate Communications team under the Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs & Patient Advocacy Officer. The Director of Leadership Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping and cultivating both internal and external communications for Bio Marin’s Chief R&D Officer, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Business Officer.
Working closely with the broader Corporate Affairs team, and cross-functional partners, including Chiefs of Staff, this role is responsible for developing and executing a long-term, integrated messaging and engagement strategy for Bio Marin senior leaders across channels, including investor and media engagements, , social media and internal forums.

• Lead and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting R&D, Technical Operations (TOPS) and Business Development, spanning executive visibility, thought leadership, internal communications, and key engagement forums.
• Drive alignment to enterprise strategy by harmonizing functional messaging with enterprise priorities and ensuring clarity and consistency across leadership communications.
• Strengthen Bio Marin’s external profile by positioning executives at relevant industry and external events, elevating the company’s leadership in rare diseases and scientific innovation.
• Enable leaders to engage and inspire their organizations through a consistent cadence of all-hands meetings, internal communications, and team activations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, and audience engagement.
• Develop clear, concise, and impactful executive communications materials, including speeches, presentations, emails, and social content.
• Support internal and external speaking engagements end-to-end, including content development, preparation, and feedback aligned to leader objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners across the enterprise.
• Continuously evolve communications approaches by introducing new ideas, formats, and channels to better reach and engage employees and external…