Repligen Corporation

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Repligen Corporation Waltham, MA
Repligen Corporation

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Repligen Corporation Waltham, MA
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Overview

The Senior Director of Corporate Communications is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies that advance the company’s reputation and strengthen relationships with stakeholders. This role spans corporate brand management, executive and internal communications, media engagement, and crisis communications. The Senior Director partners with senior leadership, investor relations, and cross-functional teams to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful communication that drives business performance and trust.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications Leadership
    • Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy that supports business objectives, strengthens reputation, and positions the company as a market leader.
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team on strategic messaging.
    • Foster collaboration across marketing, HR, legal, and finance functions.
    • Partners with investor relations to ensure consistency of messaging across external stakeholders.
  • Media Relations & External Communications
    • Lead proactive media relations, including press releases, thought leadership, and corporate announcements.
    • Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and industry influencers.
    • Serve as company spokesperson as needed.
  • Executive, Internal & Employee Communications
    • Develop and manage communication strategies for the CEO and leadership team, including speeches, presentations, and external engagements.
    • Lead internal communications programs that foster transparency, alignment, and employee engagement across the organization.
  • Reputation & Crisis Management
    • Lead crisis and issues management communications, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and timely responses.
    • Develop protocols and training to prepare leadership and teams for sensitive communications.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Finance, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven expertise in managing high-level executive communications and providing strategic counsel to C-suite leaders.
  • Exceptional skills in writing, storytelling, and presenting, with a talent for translating complex concepts into clear, compelling messages. Proven ability to manage crises and high-stakes communications.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in complex organizations.

Key Competencies

  • Executive presence and credibility with senior leaders and media
  • Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Skilled in leveraging digital platforms, social channels and emerging technologies to amplify corporate reputation and investor communications.
  • Experience managing communications across multiple markets, geographies and cultures.
  • Expertise in crafting clear and effective communications to support employees and external stakeholders during organizational change and transformation .

  • Seniority level

    Executive

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

  • Industries

    Biotechnology Research

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