Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manager of Corporate Communications to develop and deliver clear, accurate communications about our company, science, and progress as a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company. This role will manage day to day corporate communications projects across media relations, digital channels, and company content, while supporting communications for current products, future launches, and pipeline milestones.

Working with the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications team and partnering across the company, the Manager will turn complex scientific and business information into useful materials for external and internal audiences. The role calls for excellent writing, careful project management, and sound judgment in a regulated environment.

This role is based in Pasadena, CA, with an expectation to be in the office five days a week.

This position may be filled at the Manager level based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Communications programs — Execute corporate communications plans and manage assigned projects, calendars, deadlines, and deliverables for company news, scientific milestones, and commercial developments.
• Content development — Draft and edit press releases, media materials, website copy, social media posts, executive talking points, presentations, and internal updates; tailor technical content to each audience.
• Media relations — Support proactive media outreach and respond to incoming requests in coordination with team leadership; maintain reporter lists, prepare briefing materials, and track coverage.
• Digital channels — Manage routine updates to the corporate website and social media channels, coordinate publication and approvals, monitor performance, and recommend practical improvements.
• Cross functional coordination — Work with Investor Relations, Commercial, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Human Resources, and other teams to gather information, align messaging, and move materials through review.
• Agency and project management — Coordinate day to day work with external agencies and vendors, review deliverables, track timelines and costs, and flag issues or decisions for team leadership.
• Measurement and readiness — Compile communications metrics and coverage reports; maintain approved messages, media materials, and other resources for upcoming announcements and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Approximately 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related work
• Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain scientific, clinical, and business information accurately to different audiences.
• Experience creating press materials, supporting media outreach, and managing website or social media content.
• Ability to coordinate reviews with multiple stakeholders, apply feedback, and work within legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through on details.
• Good judgment about when to resolve a routine issue independently and when to escalate a sensitive issue or strategic decision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external agency partners.
• You may be required to travel approximately 10–15%.

Preferred

• Experience working in the following industries - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare.
• Experience supporting communications for a product launch, scientific data announcement, or other major biotechnology or pharmaceutical milestone.
• Familiarity with investor and financial communications at a public company.
• Experience working with content management systems, social publishing tools, and media monitoring or analytics platforms.
• Interest in science driven storytelling and Arrowhead’s mission to advance RNAi based therapeutics.