What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a forward-thinking and purpose-driven Director, Corporate Communications, to play a critical role in elevating Kailera’s voice and mission. This role is ideal for a talented communicator who combines strategic vision with flawless execution. Reporting to the Vice President, Communications & Investor Relations, this leader will shape our corporate storytelling, manage key communications channels, and ensure that our messages resonate consistently across audiences—from media and investors to partners and patients. We’re seeking a strategic communicator who combines strong writing and project management skills with creative thinking and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll help define Kailera’s voice, elevate our visibility, and bring a proactive lens to monitoring industry trends and developing executive materials. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. At Kailera, you’ll have the opportunity to build a communications platform that matches our ambition to transform the future of obesity care.

Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week).

Responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation of corporate communications and media strategies to enhance Kailera’s visibility across key audiences and communities.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, functional leads, and external partners, to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Own the development of communications materials including press releases, corporate presentations, and Q&A documents from drafting to distribution.
• Maintain Kailera’s external communications calendar, including key milestones, announcements, and investor, industry and scientific/medical events; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and alignment across teams.
• Monitor news coverage to track industry trends, company coverage, and competitive developments, providing daily summary report to leadership team.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with media outlets, responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and developing media background materials.
• Create media background materials such as fact sheets, company overviews, and Q&A documents to ensure consistency in external messaging.
• Devise and implement social media strategy; manage corporate social media channels, including content planning, posting and monitoring to maintain an active and strategic online presence.
• Support the development of web, digital and video content, working with external vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance corporate storytelling.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboard to track and optimize Kailera’s media coverage, web and social media presence.
• Partner with the People and Culture team to support internal communications initiatives, including All Hands meetings and recruitment and culture-focused social media content.
• Participate in the cross-functional congress planning team; Support teams across the organization in preparing for external presentations and/or conference participation, ensuring consistency in messaging and delivery.
• Coordinate logistics for conferences and events, such as ordering promotional items, signage, and liaising with the conference/event organizers.
• Own and maintain brand assets, templates, and style guides.
• Handle general communication administrative tasks such as managing news subscriptions, processing invoices and tracking communication budget items.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading communications strategy and execution across multiple channels.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Proven ability to develop a strong working knowledge of clinical programs and therapeutic landscape.

• Proven success building relationships with media, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to handle both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
• Experience managing social media channels and Wordpress sites.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related field.