Associate Director, Corporate Communications

July 24

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Pliant Therapeutics

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We are transforming the lives of patients by developing best-in-class treatments for fibrotic diseases.

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💰 $287.5M Post-IPO Equity on 2023-01

Description

• The Associate Director, Corporate Communications is a high-visibility position within the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications team and will play a critical role in leading significant external and internal communications across our growing company. • This individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of written, verbal, and digital communications assets to raise awareness of Pliant Therapeutics, its integrin-based platform, and its portfolio of early to late-stage drug candidates to various audiences. • The ideal candidate will be a creative, self-starting, strategic and analytical thinker that can take complex topics and science and deliver clear, concise messages to diverse audience segments. • Internally facing, this individual will facilitate execution of regular internal employee communications, including collaborating with leadership on critical messaging and preparing materials. • The right candidate is an independent and flexible professional who can 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. • This individual will report to the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. • This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week at Pliant (South San Francisco).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant area of discipline: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field. Advanced degree a plus. • 10+ years of experience in a corporate communications, public relations, or related role in a publicly traded pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. • Proven comprehension of the biotechnology industry and ability to articulate complex scientific concepts simply and persuasively to enable broad understanding and engagement. • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful corporate communications strategies and campaigns. • Proven competency in building and maintaining relationships with media, patient advocacy organizations and other internal and external constituents. • Creativity - Ability to produce professional content in-house utilizing design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator and SharePoint. • Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific and medical information into clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences. • Strategic Thinking - Ability to anticipate issues, develop creative solutions, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Collaborative – Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams, offering strategic guidance to ensure all communications strategies align with the overall corporate mission and values. • Leadership – Demonstrated track record of leadership with the ability to effectively manage vendors, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Equity • Annual target bonus • Comprehensive benefits package