Manager/Sr. Manager, Communications

About Voyager Therapeutics

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from our TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform, which we have used to generate novel capsids and identify associated receptors to potentially enable high brain penetration with genetic medicines following intravenous dosing. Some of our programs are wholly owned, and some are advancing with partners including Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Novartis Pharma AG; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. For more information, visit www.voyagertherapeutics.com.

Voyager Therapeutics® is a registered trademark, and TRACER™ is a trademark, of Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. 

Job Summary

Voyager Therapeutics is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager of Communications to drive awareness and understanding of the company’s strategy to create disease-modifying neurogenetic medicines. In this highly cross-functional role, the Manager/Senior Manager of communications will lead certain efforts including social and digital communications, visual brand, and employee communications; they will also have the opportunity to contribute across investor communications, patient advocacy, and other communications efforts. This role will report to and partner with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and will have significant visibility with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Corporate Communications

• Lead all digital and social media efforts; create and/or oversee creation and review of all content.
• Support corporate communications efforts such as press releases, media outreach, and thought leadership, working with external PR firm.
• Support investor communications materials such as earnings releases, corporate decks, earnings call materials, etc., working with external IR firm.

Visual Brand

• Own visual brand; lead coordination of cohesive use of logo and visual design elements across all departments and materials.
• Support evolution of corporate narrative working with Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and brand/design firm.

Internal Communications

• Lead strategy and execution for internal communications, including Town Halls, Leadership Communications, Intranet, Newsletter, TVs, and other events/channels.
• Own creation of all internal communications content (and/or oversee all content creation with agency partner and internal partners, such as HR team).

Corporate Patient Advocacy

• Support corporate-level patient advocacy, including budget/requests for funding, partnering with clinical/medical teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of communications experience in the biopharma industry, either in-house at a biopharmaceutical company or at an agency
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in science, business, or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability, flexibility, and resilience to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Candidates will be assessed for the level of the role according to their individual experience and capabilities