Director, Product & Pipeline Communications

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

The Director, Product & Pipeline Communications will develop and execute communications strategies that support the company’s marketed products and pipeline assets, including FILSPARI® and programs in classical homocystinuria (HCU) and rare kidney disease. This role will translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, compelling communications that strengthen product positioning, build understanding of the company’s pipeline, raise awareness of the diseases, and support key commercial, clinical, regulatory and data milestones.

The Director will work closely with colleagues across Corporate Communications, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs and Investor Relations to ensure communications are coordinated, accurate and aligned with company priorities. The role will also manage external agency partners and contribute to broader corporate reputation and storytelling initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for marketed products and pipeline assets, with a focus on FILSPARI and programs in classical HCU and rare kidney disease.

• Create communications plans supporting commercial priorities and key product milestones, including clinical updates, data presentations and publications, regulatory events, medical congresses and lifecycle management initiatives. 

• Lead the development of product communication materials such as press releases, FAQs, product messaging guides, thought leadership content, and digital assets.

• Partner across R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications to align messaging and support disease education, thought leadership and future market-shaping objectives.

• Support media relations and digital and social content related to the company’s products, pipeline and disease areas, including preparing executives and subject-matter experts for external engagements.

• Manage agency partners, project timelines and budgets, and measure the effectiveness of communications initiatives to inform future strategies.

Education/Experience Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered. 

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, product communications, public relations or a related field within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

• Experience supporting marketed products and pipeline programs, including commercial activities, clinical data milestones, regulatory communications, or disease education.

• Experience in rare disease, nephrology, metabolic disorders or another science-driven therapeutic area is preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements:  

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.

• Strong scientific and product storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, credible and audience-appropriate communications.

• Working knowledge of the drug-development and commercialization processes and the communications considerations associated with clinical, data, regulatory and commercial milestones.

• Excellent writing, collaboration, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

• Experience managing public relations agencies, vendors, project timelines and budgets.

• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical paths. 

• Ability to travel 15-20 % domestic and internationally, as needed. 

• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

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*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.