Job Purpose

The Director External Communications will lead MoonLake’s external communications strategy and execution to strengthen corporate reputation, build awareness of the company’s science and product portfolio, and engage priority external audiences. This individual will be accountable for corporate and product public relations, the MoonLake corporate website, integrated corporate campaigns, and corporate social media, including LinkedIn and Instagram. The role will partner closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Investor Relations, Legal, Regulatory, and senior leadership to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated communications around company, clinical, regulatory, and product milestones. 


Major Accountabilities

• External Communications Strategy & Corporate Narrative: Develop and execute an integrated external communications plan aligned with MoonLake’s business and marketing priorities. Define audience priorities, messaging frameworks, that communicates the company’s purpose, science, and differentiated story.
• Product Public Relations & Milestones Communications: Lead product and pipeline PR in partnership with brand teams, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development. Plan communications for clinical data readouts, scientific congresses, regulatory milestones, and potential product launches, ensuring accurate, balanced messaging appropriate to product approval status, audience, and geography.
• Corporate Website: Manage the MoonLake corporate website’s content strategy, editorial roadmap, and day-to-day updates. Partner with functional content owners, IT, and digital agencies on publishing, maintenance, and enhancements; maintain accurate, current content. 
• Corporate Brand & Integrated Campaigns: Lead development and execution of corporate campaigns, from audience insight and creative brief through content production, media activation, and optimization. Connect PR, website, and social activity into cohesive programs that build awareness and understanding of MoonLake; steward a consistent corporate voice, visual identity, and message across touchpoints.
• Corporate Social Media & Community Management: Manage corporate LinkedIn, Instagram, and other agreed social channels, including channel strategy, , copy and creative development, approvals, publishing, and paid amplification where appropriate. Establish channel-specific content and engagement approaches; oversee social listening, moderation, and timely escalation of inquiries or sensitive content under approved procedures.
• Cross-Functional Alignement & Communications Governance: Coordinate priorities and ensure content follows applicable Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance review processes before publication. 
• Agency, Vendor & Budget Management: Select, brief, and manage PR, creative, digital, and social agency partners. Set clear scopes, deliverables, timelines, and quality standards; manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to deliver coordinated, high-quality programs efficiently.
• Measurement, Insights & Optimization: Establish objectives, baselines, and KPIs across PR, website, corporate campaigns, and social media. Assess coverage quality, message pull-through, share of voice, relevant website traffic, audience engagement, and campaign effectiveness; report actionable insights and use audience, competitor, and performance data to refine plans.

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Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related discipline preferred; scientific fluency and relevant biopharmaceutical communications experience are highly valued.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in external communications, public relations, or corporate/product communications, including substantial biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience; relevant agency experience supporting biopharmaceutical clients is applicable.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing corporate and product PR programs, building media relationships, and communicating clinical data, scientific congress activity, and regulatory or corporate milestones.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders, managing agencies and budgets, and leading cross-functional projects through medical, legal, and regulatory review in a regulated healthcare environment.

• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, clinical, and business information into accurate, engaging content for different audiences.
• Strong strategic judgment and media relations skills, including news judgment, proactive pitching, spokesperson preparation, and the ability to anticipate and manage sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of biopharmaceutical communications requirements, including promotional versus non-promotional content, investigational product communications, approval workflows, disclosure coordination, and digital safety and privacy escalation procedures.
• Collaborative, proactive, and accountable working style; able to influence without direct authority, exercise discretion, and combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Why us?

An exciting job opportunity awaits you!
MoonLake is a dynamic and innovative company pushing the boundaries of possibility, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our stellar team.

What we offer:
Learning Environment: An opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative biotech environment.
Impactful Work: Contribute to ground-breaking projects that have the potential to transform global healthcare.
Flexibility and Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance while making meaningful contributions to our team.
Career Growth: A clear path for career progression, with the chance to take on more responsibilities as you develop your skills.