Communications Associate

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Communications Associate to join our growing team in the innovative biotech space. This role is critical in supporting both internal and external communications initiatives that enhance the company's brand, support product communications, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of healthcare communications, scientific literacy, and the ability to tailor complex information to diverse audiences including media, healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Working closely with our communications team, this role will be instrumental in building and enhancing our communications strategies to keep the company engaged and informed as we grow. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels and work across functions.

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies for product launches, corporate initiatives, and disease awareness campaigns
• Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of content including press releases, media materials, Q&As, fact sheets, internal newsletters, web content, social media posts, and presentations
• Coordinate media monitoring, prepare news briefs, and support issues management
• Assist in organizing product communications initiatives, internal town halls, industry conferences, and patient advocacy initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, legal, medical affairs, marketing, and HR teams to ensure communications are accurate, aligned, and compliant with industry standards
• Maintain and update content calendars, media lists, and key performance reports
• Monitor trends and best practices in pharmaceutical communications, healthcare media, and digital engagement
• Research various stats that can be used in media pitches and social content creation

• Manage internal company "intranet" that houses all-company stories, as well as the Communications Team page updated with all the most up to date assets and information
• Help lead the creation of quarterly newsletters and digital download series

• Social media monitoring (community management) and trending topic research
• Support team administratively through Veeva and Ariba systems

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Interaction:

The incumbent works closely with internal teams including regulatory, legal, medical affairs, marketing, and human resources as well as with outside vendors as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; communications, public relations, and/or journalism background/concentration preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare agency, or related regulated industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and digital communication tools.
• Strong relationship building skills
• Passion for employee experience and company culture
• Organized, self-motivated, proactive and can drive projects forward through completion
• Must be able to work - and thrive - in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness
• Experience working within FDA-regulated communication environments preferred
• Familiarity with Veeva, Meltwater, Cision, or other media monitoring tools preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Travel may be required for up to 10% of the time

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see HR if you need assistance completing this section, this is an example and may be adjusted to suit job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and move between spaces. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is consistent of a typical office environment with offices and cubicles.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

The base pay range for this role is $32/hr to $45/hr. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. This role is classified as non-exempt and eligible for over-time.

The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
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