Vice President, Corporate Communications

NewAmsterdam Pharma Corporation

Vice President overseeing communications strategies, engaging stakeholders, and managing corporate reputation for biotechnology firm. Leading internal and external communications as firm prepares for commercialization.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote - Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing integrated communications strategies within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on corporate reputation management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, translating complex information into compelling narratives while managing high-profile communications initiatives.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentMedia Relations ManagementCrisis Communications PlanningExecutive Communications LeadershipBiotechnology Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Integrated Communications StrategyCorporate CommunicationsProduct and Pipeline CommunicationsRegulatory CommunicationsDigital CommunicationsReputation ManagementStakeholder EngagementMetrics and Analytics AssessmentCrisis PreparednessThought Leadership Initiatives

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingInfluencing Senior LeadershipStrong Executive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Website ManagementSocial Media ChannelsEmerging Communications Platforms

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalLife SciencesRegulatory EnvironmentHealthcare Stakeholder LandscapePublicly Traded CompaniesInvestor Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead an integrated communications strategy encompassing corporate communications, product and pipeline communications, executive communications, internal communications, digital communications, media relations, and reputation management
Partner with the senior leadership team to define, strengthen, and consistently articulate the company’s corporate narrative across external and internal stakeholder audiences
Serve as a trusted strategic communications advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer, NAP executive leaders, and other senior leaders on positioning, messaging, thought leadership, media engagement, employee communications, and reputation management
Lead communications planning and execution for major corporate milestones, including clinical data presentations, regulatory events, potential approval and launch-readiness milestones, scientific congresses, financing activities, business development activities, and other significant corporate announcements
Develop and execute product and pipeline communications strategies that support late-stage development, regulatory readiness, and future commercial objectives
Build and protect the company’s reputation as it prepares for a potential first commercial launch, including proactive issues preparedness, crisis communications planning, and rapid response communications
Oversee media relations strategy, cultivate relationships with healthcare, biotechnology, business, and financial media, and proactively position the company as a credible voice within the cardiovascular and other therapeutical areas community
Lead executive communications programs, including keynote presentations, external speaking engagements, thought leadership initiatives, internal leadership messaging, and strategic presentations
Partner with the Chief People Officer to lead internal communications strategies that strengthen employee engagement, reinforce culture, and align employees around corporate priorities, business growth, and commercialization milestones
Oversee the company’s digital communications ecosystem, including the corporate website, social media channels, and emerging communications platforms
Establish communications objectives, metrics, and analytics to assess impact, monitor stakeholder engagement, and continuously improve performance
Lead and provide strategic oversight to external communications agencies, public relations partners, creative partners, and consultants
Serve as a hands-on leader in an individual contributor capacity, leveraging agency partnerships and cross-functional resources to execute communications strategies while building a scalable communications capability for the future
Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Investor Relations teams to develop, refine and execute communication strategies, messaging, and content that are accurate, compliant, coordinated, and strategically effective

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations
Demonstrated success developing and executing communications strategies that support corporate reputation, pipeline advancement, regulatory milestones, commercial readiness, and business objectives
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and senior leaders in high-growth or high-stakes biotechnology environments
Experience working in a publicly traded or investor-facing life sciences company
Deep understanding of the biotechnology industry, drug development process, regulatory environment, healthcare stakeholder landscape, and communications considerations associated with potential product approval and launch
Proven experience managing high-profile communications initiatives, issues-management situations, crisis preparedness, and corporate reputation challenges
Strong media relations experience with established relationships across healthcare, biotechnology, business, and financial media preferred
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, regulatory, commercial, and business information into clear and compelling narratives
Strong executive presence, sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, matrixed biotechnology environment while balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence and hands-on execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Term life and disability coverage
Retirement plans
Annual bonus
Long-term incentives