Temporary Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Overview

Title: Temporary Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Manager: Head of Global Communications & Investor Relations

Department: Corporate Communications

Location: Point Richmond, CA

Sangamo Therapeutics is a genomic medicine company focused on treating debilitating neurological diseases, by using our wholly owned, highly versatile zinc finger epigenetic regulation technology and capsid delivery engine. We are passionate about designing and developing genomic medicines to transform the lives of patients suffering from severe diseases with our deep scientific expertise and proprietary zinc finger genome engineering technology. At Sangamo, we are dedicated to building a robust, sustainable genomic medicine pipeline that addresses life-limiting conditions by replacing today’s symptom-focused treatments with tomorrow’s genomic cures.

Our top priority is to meet the needs of patients with commitment and compassion. Along with our commitment to science and to our patients, we also endeavor to create an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity. Sangamo is a company where individuals can flourish, grow and develop their expertise.

We are seeking top talent to join our mission. Let’s build a better future together.

Sangamo Therapeutics is seeking a temporary Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, who will contribute to achieving the company’s communications goals. The ideal candidate will be an experienced communicator and project manager, ready to drive impactful communication strategies. This role serves as both a strategic partner and hands-on communication expert who can balance the company’s needs, culture, and leadership perspectives during a period of change.

If you thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and a team player, Sangamo is the place for you.

This will be a hybrid onsite position, located in our Point Richmond, CA facility.

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Communications and Investor Relations to strategically plan, execute and track performance for all external communications, including:
  • External announcements
  • Quarterly earnings
  • Scientific presentations and publications
  • Conferences and speaking opportunities
  • Media engagement
  • Social media
  • External website and IR website
• Own the strategic planning and execution for all internal communications, with the aim of driving employee engagement and satisfaction, including:
  • Town Halls
  • Employee communications
  • Internal events e.g. Science Talks, webinars, celebrations, culture and DEI events
  • Active management of company intranet
  • Internal branding and processes
• Drive and manage an active internal and external communications calendar.
• Content and branding management of external digital assets, including corporate website and clinical trial websites.
• Collaborate with functional departments and DEI community on internal events, communications, and culture initiatives.
• Contract and vendor management.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6+ years of experience working in Communications, preferably in biotech/pharma industry. Some agency experience preferred.
• Proven track record in both strategic communications planning and hands-on content creation and channel management.
• Extensive experience developing messaging and communication strategies that engage employees and support business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with all levels of leadership and diverse functions.
• Strong understanding of executive communications, employee engagement, and event management.
• Excellent writing skills and strong verbal skills.
• Capacity to develop an understanding of a dynamic, multi-faceted story, involving multiple elements of scientific, financial, commercial, competitive, strategic, and goal-oriented messages.
• Strong proficiency in Office Suite and experience with Sharepoint
• Some design experience e.g. creating visuals using Canva preferred

• Experience in biopharma scientific communications, medical/scientific affairs, R&D communications, or related content.
• Experience in change management communications,…