Sr. Director, External Communications

Cambridge, MA, United States

Sr. Director, External Communications

Who we are:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for genetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Sr. Director, External Communications to join our growing team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Sr. Director, External Communications will report to the Chief Financial Officer, and will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of all external communications. This individual will create, plan, and execute public relations programs to effectively deliver corporate, scientific, and product messages to key audiences in order to achieve Agios’ goals.

What you will do:

Partner closely with the Leadership Team to deliver one consistent and aligned voice to all key stakeholders that reflects Agios’ strategy, values, and priorities

Lead all PR core materials

Develop high-quality communications materials aligned with company goals and messages

Collaborate with internal communications team to ensure Agios employees are informed on key company news

Design and execute a comprehensive digital and social media strategy to disseminate the corporate narrative across channels and complement the company’s external presence; maintain the company’s existing channels and manage a digital firm to maintain company website

Support Agios’ presence at medical conferences, investor days and other external events

Manage PR agency relationships

Actively collaborate with teams to manage a proactive, well planned external media strategy, including preparation and execution of corporate and business announcements, media opportunities in line with external events and/or earnings activities, and opportunistic media relations, with support from a PR agency

ESG / Annual Report creation and production

Manage vendors (developers, designers, etc.) for supporting the distribution of news and other corporate visibility platforms

Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content

Build relationships both internally and externally that enable accurate, efficient and optimal creation and delivery of key messages

Facilitate and ensure compliance to the corporate disclosure process, in collaboration with IR

Lead corporate and product communication programs

Effectively communicate Agios progress to key external audiences from a corporate perspective as well as in support of our approved and late-stage medicines (e.g., supporting disease education efforts, communicating the value of our medicines to patients, conveying the potential of our pipeline & managing issues)

What you bring:

10+ years’ of relevant work experience in public relations, with a demonstrated understanding of rare diseases (pharmaceutical or biotech company experience is required)

Ability to work independently and effectively design and execute on a purposeful strategy for communications, convene and drive alignment across diverse cross-functional teams, and manage key deliverables to conclusion on time and on budget

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-functional, and mission-driven environment

Ability to develop and manage strategic plans

Ability to manage the communication of sensitive and confidential information

Knowledge of SEC, FDA, and other regulatory agencies’ requirements and disclosure guidelines

Aptitude for understanding and communicating scientific information and clinical data

Proven ability to maintain and grow relationships with reporters

Excellent skills in collaboration

Self-starter; track record of driving for results

Work Location:

Location Specific – Hybrid: This role requires some work onsite at our Cambridge Headquarters as needed. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite. Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations. Employees in this role are expected to live within a commutable distance to the office and some travel may be required commensurate to the above job description and/or to attend team meetings and other company events.

What we will give you:

Deliberate Development . Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.

Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.

Premium benefits package . We invest in the health, wellbeing and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.

Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.

Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.

Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.

Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.

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