External Communications Lead

Pharvaris is a late-stage biotech company developing bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists for bradykinin-mediated diseases, with offices in the U.S. (greater Boston are), the Netherlands (Leiden), and Switzerland (Zug). We have a culture built on core values of caring, trust, diversity and freedom and are driven by individuals committed to developing breakthrough therapies that have real impact on people’s lives. Pharvaris’ mission is to pioneer science for patient choice. If you are looking for a place where your work can have meaning and you can make a difference – Pharvaris is the place for you.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated External Communications Lead to ensure strategic alignment of external positioning and messaging to support the mission of Pharvaris. Reporting to the Head of Internal and External Communications, this person is crucial to Pharvaris’ external communications efforts and responsible for developing and delivering engaging and effective communication programs. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on role that requires an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative business environment.

Location

This role is preferably based in the U.S. (East Coast time zone). At Pharvaris, we promote and enable a flexible hybrid work-environment and support our talents to be home based and work virtually.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement comprehensive external communications programs that align with Pharvaris’ business objectives, and promote and protect Pharvaris’ brand and reputation
• Develop a strategic and effective narrative and communications strategy for external engagements, including the development of press releases, conference call scripts, slide presentations, key messages, Q&A, briefing materials and related content for use with key stakeholder audiences including financial community, media, HCP community, and patient advocacy organizations
• Align with key stakeholders to establish and maintain Pharvaris’ external massaging platform/core lexicon playbook for utilization in scenario-based content development to ensure consistent and impactful messaging
• Develop executive committee and/or board reports identifying key insights and recommended actions
• Serve as internal ambassador; Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and understand and incorporate perspectives into corporate messaging
• Participate in external engagements and occasionally act as external spokesperson
• Manage agency work with financial diligence and demonstrated success through key performance indicators across a variety of channels
• Stay up to date on industry trends and news; Shares learnings and insights with the broader team

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or other related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s or 8+ years of experience with a Master’s
• At least 4 years of experience in corporate communications / PR in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to develop high quality content including communications plans, presentation materials, as well as executive and stakeholder content
• Ability to assess, understand, and prepare content in response to scientific or clinical data inquiries
• Experience in media relations (investor relations experience helpful, not required), supporting executives, and familiarity with digital channels and social media strategies
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills (writing test may be required)
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, leadership, and teamwork abilities
• Ability and desire to travel domestically (Boston, New York, California) as often as once a month and internationally on occasion