Associate Director, Corporate Communications About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.

We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.

With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.

Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives. About the role The Associate Director Corporate Communications is responsible for crafting and amplifying Zevra’s value proposition through developing a compelling narrative, leveraging cross-channel platforms to drive the corporate brand and deliver impactful content with a call to action. This role serves as a strategic liaison between human resources, brand, publication and congress planning. Ensure scientific consistency and core message alignment across all platforms and audiences to shape the narrative to key press releases, ensuring scientific consistency across multiple communication platforms. In addition to developing high-impact external-focused content, the position plays a key role in commercial brands, quarterly earnings and regulatory submissions. The Associate Director Corporate Communicaiton develops a corporate calendar, ensures all materials and resources align with core messaging and meets appropriate clearance for public disclosure coordinated closely with legal. This role provides consistent and aligned messaging that builds trust with both external audiences and employees. Reporting to the VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications this individual serves as a regulatory and executive leadership to ensure messages are accurate timely and aligned with business and department goals. This position does not currently have direct reports but is expected to lead certain cross-functional internal efforts and manage external-facing projects with a high degree of independence. What you'll do Primary Responsibilities: External Communications Media & Public Relations Evaluate media outreach plans and make recommendations that elevate the brand in industry and general media Draft and edit press releases, executive statements, internal communication, media roadmap, media toolkits, assist with preparing leadership for interviews and speaking engagements. Maintain a proactive media and IR calendar to monitor news cycles for timely opportunities and track PR performance metrics such as impressions sentiment and engagement. Manage applicable agency relations as assigned. Reputation & Crisis Communications This position works closely alongside the VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, human resources and legal on the implementation of the Reputation Management strategy including creating review responses, executive messaging and issue escalation workflows/ process improvement. Partner with Legal, HR, and senior leadership to manage and draft responses for sensitive topics or crises across platforms including BBB Glassdoor and Indeed. Track and report on reputation trends and performance collaborate with digital and social teams to ensure consistent messaging. Create and manage the communication plans and SOPs for IR/Corp Comm. Cross-Functional & Digital Alignment Collaborate on social media to ensure consistency across earned owned and paid media channels. Create or guide the development of content including award announcements, thought leadership pieces, corporate deck and one-pagers that support business goals. Support external-facing communication campaigns tied to events initiatives or company milestones. Event & Campaign Communications Provide pre- during- and post-event communications support for high-visibility external events and speaking engagements. Develop plan of action for key follow up activities. Draft compelling narratives for key campaigns and integrate earned media strategies into marketing programs. Metrics and Reporting Track and analyze performance of media placements, reputation efforts and external communications campaigns using appropriate tools and develop internal dashboards to show ROI. Provide regular reports with insights and recommendations to optimize communications strategy and demonstrate impact across earned owned and shared channels. Partner with finance and broader team to contribute to quarterly and annual performance summaries for executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Secondary Responsibilities: Internal Communications Support (as assigned) Support Internal Communications with the development of timely clear and culturally aligned internal communications that build employee engagement and reinforce the company’s mission and values. Assist in content creation for internal newsletters, townhall meetings, employee announcements and other communications tied to HR and Operations initiatives. Partner with HR to help execute response strategies for world events and company-wide moments of significance. Collaborate with graphic designers, the social media team and the video teams to create visually aligned multi-format content. Help write executive communications recognition messages and internal FAQs as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field. 5-8 years of external/internal corporate communications with 3-5+ years of progressive experience in biotech/pharmaceutical communications (external/internal corporate communications). Rare disease experience a plus. Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling abilities across formats and audiences. Adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced deadline-driven environments. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams and functions. Strategic thinker who can execute tactically and contribute to both proactive and reactive initiatives. Familiarity with PR measurement tools Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite and email publishing platforms. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, estimated 25% travel Portfolio of 5–6 writing samples demonstrating external and/or internal communication experience Proficient in storytelling, including translating complex scientific concepts into accessible language for various audiences. Proficient in analyzing benchmarking data, evaluating trends, and synthesizing findings into actionable communication strategies. Strong project management skills; able to independently manage multiple projects with tight timelines and competing priorities. Deep understanding of relevant regulations, trends, and market dynamics. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools. Project management and graphic design experience a plus. High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining integrity in content and communication. Proactive in identifying communication gaps, proposing and implementing solutions. Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate data and influence communication strategies. Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Notice to External Recruiters Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation.

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