Exelixis, Inc.
Public Affairs Manager (Finance)
SUMMARY: The ideal candidate must have at least five years communications experience, preferably at a public relations agency and/or in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. The Manager will be responsible for supporting the Exelixis Public Affairs team, which includes corporate communications, internal communications, social media, investor relations and patient advocacy. The position will report to the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy Relations.
Position Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist Public Affairs team with development of internal communications, social media content, and employee engagement materials
• Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams (e.g. Human Resources) to identify social media engagement opportunities, including diversity initiatives and awareness months of interest to Exelixis
• Provide support for the development of monthly social media plans and calendars; help manage internal content review with appropriate departments
• Serve as an internal corporate brand ambassador to ensure brand guidelines are being followed and upheld by all departments across the organization
• Work with Public Affairs to help identify and manage content development/updates to external and internal web assets (e.g. Exelixis corporate website, intranet, Twitter corporate page, Facebook, etc.)
• Assist with the planning and execution of internal events and employee engagement activities
• Identify internal communication opportunities (e.g. employee spotlights, community initiatives) and assist with drafting content for NEXUS (Exelixis' intranet)
• Participate in department program development/management, including brainstorming sessions, annual strategic and tactical planning, and quarterly metrics review
• Serve as a NEXUS superuser; help train other employees on how to use and navigate the platform
• Help Public Affairs garner employee feedback on initiatives/engagement events through internal surveys and questionnaires
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and social media platforms
• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees
• Actively participate in Public Affairs team and agency partner meetings
• Liaise with internal teams, third party vendors, and agency partners, as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
• BS/BA degree in Communications or Marketing with five years of related experience; a scientific background and previous advocacy experience is a plus; or,
• MS/MA degree in related discipline and three years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• May require certification in assigned area
Experience:
• Typically requires a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in communications/public relations or marketing, in the healthcare, biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including demonstrated experience in assisting with the development of compliant communications materials and social media/web content
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and desire to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Results-oriented individual with exceptional judgment, self-confidence and strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail in grammar, proofreading/editing and style consistency
• Ability to think creatively, both in conceptual and visual approaches and in problem solving
• Skilled in generating and maintaining databases, analyzing tools/metrics and thorough reports
• General understanding of how to operate within industry regulatory and SEC compliance guidelines
JOB COMPLEXITY:
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results
• Uses professional concepts and company's policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.