Manager/Sr. Manager, IR & Corporate Communications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Mgr/Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations will play a critical role in advancing Kura’s integrated communications and investor relations strategy through clear, compelling messaging and effective execution. Working closely with the SVP, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, and the Senior Director, Corporate Communications, this individual will own day-to-day communications activities, including content development, channel management, editorial calendars, event planning, and cross-functional review processes.

• Corporate communications: Contribute to communications strategy and lead execution of assigned initiatives that advance Kura’s corporate narrative, visibility, and reputation.
• Content and messaging: Develop clear, audience-specific communications that translate complex scientific and business information into compelling content, maintaining consistent messaging across corporate, investor, and employee communications.
• Product and milestone communications: Partner with clinical, commercial, and other cross-functional teams to plan and execute communications supporting key data, development, and commercial milestones.
• Investor relations: Draft and help refine earnings and other corporate announcements, investor presentations, conference call scripts, and supporting materials. Manage updates to the corporate pipeline slide and corresponding digital content. Coordinate cross functional input and reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency and timely publication. Coordinate preparation and logistics for investor conferences and events and maintain investor contact databases.
• Market and stakeholder insights: Monitor peer communications, industry developments, and investor themes; synthesize relevant findings and recommend implications for Kura’s messaging and communications priorities.
• Digital communications: Manage corporate social media and website content, including editorial planning, publishing, and performance measurement. Coordinate with Commercial and other partners to align content and obtain appropriate reviews. Monitor social media channels for relevant activity, competitive posts, and emerging conversations.
• Employee communications: Partner with Human Resources and company leaders to develop communications that help employees understand company priorities, connect with Kura’s mission, and stay informed about progress and milestones. Draft articles for the Company intranet and lead distribution of internal newsletter.
• Executive visibility: Coordinate leadership participation in media interviews, speaking engagements, and other external opportunities. Prepare supporting briefing materials, talking points and presentations.
• Patient and community engagement: Collaborate with internal partners to support communications for patient advocacy, community relations, and corporate giving initiatives.
• Planning and quality: Own an integrated communications calendar and manage assigned projects from planning through approval and delivery. Uphold corporate brand and editorial standards, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and use feedback and performance data to improve effectiveness.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, English, Journalism or related field
• 5+ years of experience in integrated corporate communications or a related field; biopharmaceutical industry experience in a corporate or agency role strongly preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to demonstrate strong presence and cultivate relationships with senior leadership team
• Self starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track and meet deadlines, and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Hands-on experience executing corporate social media programs, including content drafting, graphic design, calendar management, Reg FD principles and cross-functional content coordination
• Experience working with agency partners.
• Track record of managing issues and ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of essential computer applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM)
• Fluency with IR analytics platforms (e.g., Nasdaq IR Insight, FactSet/Irwin, AlphaSense, etc)

The base range for a Manager is $145,000 - $163,000 and a Senior Manager is $184,000 - $215,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

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