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Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who You Are
You are a visionary communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. You have tremendous experience in internal and external communications, media relations, brand management, digital content strategy, social impact, and crisis communications. You love to collaborate, create partnerships and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and are excited to work in an environment that is both creative and innovative.
Strategic Communications:
- Develop and implement a cohesive, multi-channel internal and external communications strategy
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on key messaging, public positioning, and sensitive communication matters
- Ensure consistent brand voice and alignment across all platforms and communication touchpoints
- Lead the measurement and evaluation of communication effectiveness, using metrics and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Align communications strategy with corporate goals, change initiatives, and employee engagement efforts
Media Relations:
- Manage press relations, including proactive and reactive media engagement
- Support leadership and staff in media readiness, preparing key stakeholders for interviews, public engagements, and crisis situations
- Build relationships with journalists, editors, and key opinion leaders to enhance company visibility
- Partner with Investor Relations, Legal and ESG on earnings communications, ESG, and PBC reporting and disclosure strategies
Internal Communications:
- Act as the internal communications lead, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned on messaging
- Partner with HR and Executive Leadership to craft compelling internal communications that drive alignment, transparency, awareness and engagement, and deepen understanding on the overall employee value proposition, i.e., the “Unither Pact”
- Develop comprehensive communication plans for major initiatives, organizational changes, or milestones
- Support organizational change initiatives through clear and thoughtful communication planning
- Build and manage internal communication content, channels, and events (e.g., intranet content, town halls)
Corporate Brand Management:
- Oversee the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of brand guidelines and messaging frameworks
- Ensure consistent and compelling visual and written storytelling across all media
- Develop and execute strategies for corporate and internal brand positioning in key stakeholder conversations
- Liaise with marketing on the creation of corporate marketing materials and collateral
- Monitor brand perception and develop proactive strategies to protect and enhance reputation
Digital Strategy & Content Management:
- Lead digital content strategy across web, social, and email platforms
- Oversee and create content for UT's website and both internal and external social media channels ensuring all digital platforms reflect UT's brand, Employee Value Proposition and strategic goals
- Work with marketing and IT teams to optimize digital tools and platforms
- Analyze and report on communication effectiveness, including media coverage, web analytics, and audience engagement
- Ensure digital communications are accessible, inclusive, and optimized for diverse audiences
- Stay current on emerging digital trends and tools to continually evolve the organization’s digital presence
Crisis Communications:
- Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols
- Provide rapid and strategic counsel and support during incidents or reputational risks
- Provide guidance and training to leadership and staff on crisis communications best practices
- Draft statements, FAQs, and other communications under pressure and tight timelines
- Partner with Legal, Risk, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and Corporate Security teams to ensure preparedness and alignment on sensitive issues and incidents
- All other duties as required
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field with 15+ years of progressive experience in public relations and corporate communications
- Experience managing media relations, digital content, brand positioning, and executive communications.
- Experience developing and executing long-term communications strategies aligned with business goals
- Experience with crisis communication protocols and reputation management
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Comfortable working in highly collaborative environments
- Demonstrated success in crisis communication and high-stakes messaging
- Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing communications team
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field
- Knowledge of and experience working in the life sciences industry
Job Location
United Therapeutics has the flexibility to hire this role at either our RTP, NC office or remotely within the United States with the preference being onsite in RTP, NC. This job is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. In office requirements could increase based on business needs. Remote candidates can be considered with the understanding of being onsite in RTP, NC for one week per month in addition to anticipated business travel.
The salary for this position ranges from $227,000 to $290,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company’s short-term and long-term incentive programs.
The salary range is the range United Therapeutics Corporation in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
