Senior Director Corporate Communications

• Aug 2022 - Present

Oversee all aspects of external corporate communications, designing and implementing PR strategies, managing the budget and agency partners, and coordinating daily operations reporting directly to the CFO. Develop the company's reputation and visibility in rare diseases. Coach and mentor company executives on media relations, thought leadership, and social media to ensure that company messaging resonates with target audiences. Create and execute a company and executive visibility strategy and identify opportunities for speaking engagements, awards, and media interviews. Manage corporate social responsibility programs and communications, including corporate giving and sponsorships, employee volunteerism, and ESG reporting. Serve as a permanent member of company's Diversity Council and drive DE&I communications strategy.Directed the external communications strategy and media relations during significant company transition as it divested a well-regarded commercial oncology franchise to focus solely on its rare disease pipeline. Led strategic rebranding project, gathering feedback from a variety of internal and external stakeholders to develop a new company narrative that emphasizes "Fueled by Connections, " as well as create improved visual identity and a modernized logo, patient commitment and disease education messaging, corporate website, and a suite of other branded materials. Crafted inaugural ESG report which led to Agios being recognized as one of Barron's Top 100 Sustainable Companies. Show less

Director, Corporate Communications

• Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

• Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

Communications Committee Chair

• Feb 2022 - Present

Lead multi-company Coalition's communications to inform key policy stakeholders and members of Congress on the unique considerations of life science companies when developing and manufacturing rare disease therapies as well as the opportunities for improving patient access following FDA approval. Lead multi-company Coalition's communications to inform key policy stakeholders and members of Congress on the unique considerations of life science companies when developing and manufacturing rare disease therapies as well as the opportunities for improving patient access following FDA approval.

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

• Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

Directed all aspects of external and internal communications including designing effective approaches to establish a strong brand and narrative, and to build a positive culture and community for a new startup. Provided strategic communications guidance to CEO, CFO, CSO, CMO, and Chief People Officer, as well as created talking points, presentations, long-form written communications, videos, and other internal and external communications to shape the company’s image and promote cohesion across all messaging. Developed corporate and scientific messages and ensured pull-through in media relations, social media, corporate website, investor deck, branded materials, and internal communications. Show less

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

Orchestrated media relations and product communications for company’s pipeline of five soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulators, created more visibility for pipeline programs and refined scientific narrative to prepare for the spinoff of the portfolio. Supervised two direct reports responsible for digital and social strategy, community relations, branding, and internal communications, assigning duties, monitoring performance, and providing hands-on coaching.Played an instrumental role in the launch of Cyclerion, producing and implementing a communications plan for the spin-off, leading the company naming process, sourcing and managing a design agency for the visual brand, creating the company website, developing a media relations strategy and messages, and directing all internal events and executive communications. Led internal communications during times of significant company change, including the termination of the gout product franchise, several rounds of layoffs, and the announcement of and preparation for the separation of Ironwood and Cyclerion. Devised executive communications strategy, talking points, and materials to manage difficult questions and promote corporate stability despite changes. Show less

Senior Manager Corporate Communications

• Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

Led product PR for company’s top revenue-generating medicine. Built strong working relationships and managed PR collaboration with Allergan, Ironwood’s commercial partner. Devised the internal communications strategy and execution for company’s rapidly growing employee base, overseeing executive communications, quarterly town halls, corporate events, intranet, weekly newsletter, and other internal communications to drive employee engagement and build a positive company culture. Served as a trusted member of several important cross-functional teams, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Corporate Social Responsibility; sales meeting planning; intranet transition; and facility renovation teams, providing strategic communications guidance.Led multi-channel internal and external communications campaign to recognize company’s 20th anniversary. Established media outreach strategy, key messages, press releases, Q&A documents, and supporting web and digital materials for company announcements. Show less

Account Supervisor

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

Provided communications counsel and account management for emerging and established biotech clients, including: media relations and brand narrative development for Moderna Therapeutics; messaging for media, web, and social media for Caribou Biosciences; thought leadership and visibility program for WAVE Life Sciences; internal communications plan for Alexion Pharmaceuticals; announcement and media relations for Nimbus Therapeutics’ $1.2 billion deal with Gilead Sciences, executive social media strategy for CEO; product communications for Infinity Pharmaceuticals as the company prepared to launch its lead candidate in two oncology indications; worked on-site at company two days per week; medical meeting communications plan and materials development for Shire’s global genetic diseases franchise in preparation for WORLD Symposium 2017.Led high-performing teams to execute projects and programs flawlessly, on time, and on budget. Managed two direct reports. Show less

Senior Account Executive

• Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

Managed communications programs, projects, and accounts on behalf of clients including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies, as well as other healthcare industry organizations.

Corporate Communications Senior Specialist

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2014

Developed and established Genzyme’s social media strategy as first dedicated social media employee in department. Evaluated and implemented changes and enhancements to corporate social media. Advised business units on social media strategy.Managed and wrote content, campaigns, and responses on company’s social media platforms. Evolved social media persona to conversational, two-way communication covering a broad range of business, science, and community topics.Curated and created content for Genzyme.com, other external websites and blogs, and internal publication, Inside Genzyme.Initiated and led a global Rare Disease Day event to engage employees in company’s culture and values. Show less

Corporate Communications Specialist

• Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

Created, edited, and updated web content as editor of the corporate website, Genzyme.com.Wrote articles for internal blog; managed global, local, and personnel announcements on company intranet.Developed internal communications materials and plans for company’s 10,000 employees located in over 40 countries.Strategized and implemented company’s social media initiatives; managed corporate Twitter account.

Contracts Coordinator

• Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

via Pro UnlimitedDrafted and negotiated agreement amendments, confidential disclosure agreements, and consulting agreements from templates.

Social Media/PR Intern

• Nov 2009 - Jan 2010

Assisted with planning and researching for a new online travel newsletter. Monitored travel trends and conversations through Google Reader. Built company’s social media presence through Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Answers, and other platforms. Assisted with planning and researching for a new online travel newsletter. Monitored travel trends and conversations through Google Reader. Built company’s social media presence through Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Answers, and other platforms.

Editorial Assistant

• Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

Wrote fundraising appeals, newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and official company emails. Assisted with editorial and production for three quarterly publications and a book published by CBE. Organized and implemented digital downloads of journal back issues and articles. Wrote fundraising appeals, newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and official company emails. Assisted with editorial and production for three quarterly publications and a book published by CBE. Organized and implemented digital downloads of journal back issues and articles.

Publishing Intern

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

Read and analyzed sample and manuscript submissions. Reported on submissions orally and in writing. Assisted with general marketing and administration. Read and analyzed sample and manuscript submissions. Reported on submissions orally and in writing. Assisted with general marketing and administration.

Editorial Intern

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Conducted research and assisted with the development of an internal publishing project. Wrote interesting, concise introductions for a guidebook, Parks and Gardens of Europe. Communicated with park directors from many European nations. Conducted research and assisted with the development of an internal publishing project. Wrote interesting, concise introductions for a guidebook, Parks and Gardens of Europe. Communicated with park directors from many European nations.