Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Company: Akebia Therapeutics
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Investor Relations/Corp. CommunicationsCambridge, MA --- ID: 9A-152 --- Full-Time/RegularSenior Corporate Communications Specialist to support internal and external communication programs across a variety of channels. The ideal candidate will help plan and execute PR programs to amplify the Akebia Corporate Brand narrative, inclusive of messages relevant to current commercial and pipeline product, among key external audiences through earned media, owned and social channels. S/he will also support and operationalize high-caliber communications programs designed to inform and motivate employees. This individual will be social media savvy and bring creative storytelling with expertise in operating within the confines of the biopharmaceutical industry and with a public company.Required Skills--- Execute impactful earned media programs to position Akebia as a renal leader through dissimilation of corporate news, and educate target audiences about disease state, product, and pipeline for new therapies--- Support the development of effective strategies to garner interest of top tier business, industry and consumer media--- Support management of issues in close alignment with investor relations and other key internal business partners--- Manage corporate social media program to support business objectives; serve as catalyst for new ideas and programs--- Support the development and implementation of impactful internal and executive communications campaigns to inspire and drive employee engagement--- Serve as a liaison with select internal business partners including, HR, Finance, Legal, and other teams as needed to bring to most effectively relay messages from each business unit to the company at largeRequired ExperienceA Bachelor---s Degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, and/or Marketing3-5 years of related professional experience in communications or related environment; biotech/pharma experience preferredProven ability to propose and run successful PR campaigns that deliver measurable resultsExcellent oral and written communications skillsKnowledge of media relations in the biotech/pharma industry preferredStrong organization and project management skills with an eye for detailAbility to be productive and successful in an intense work environmentAkebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for patients with kidney disease. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit our website at .---Akebia Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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