Manager/Sr. Manager, IR & Corporate Communications

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of.

At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.

As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.

To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Mgr/Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations will play a critical role in advancing Kura’s integrated communications and investor relations strategy through clear, compelling messaging and effective execution. Working closely with the SVP, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, and the Senior Director, Corporate Communications, this individual will own day-to-day communications activities, including content development, channel management, editorial calendars, event planning, and cross-functional review processes.

• Corporate communications: Contribute to communications strategy and lead execution of assigned initiatives that advance Kura’s corporate narrative, visibility, and reputation.
• Content and messaging: Develop clear, audience-specific communications that translate complex scientific and business information into compelling content, maintaining consistent messaging across corporate, investor, and employee communications.
• Product and milestone communications: Partner with clinical, commercial, and other cross-functional teams to plan and execute communications supporting key data, development, and commercial milestones.
• Investor relations: Draft and help refine earnings and other corporate announcements, investor presentations, conference call scripts, and supporting materials. Manage updates to the corporate pipeline slide and corresponding digital content. Coordinate cross functional input and reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency and timely publication. Coordinate preparation and logistics for investor conferences and events and maintain investor contact databases.
• Market and stakeholder insights: Monitor peer communications, industry developments, and investor themes; synthesize relevant findings and recommend implications for Kura’s messaging and communications priorities.
• Digital communications: Manage corporate social media and website content, including editorial planning, publishing, and performance measurement. Coordinate with Commercial and other partners to align content and obtain appropriate reviews. Monitor social media channels for relevant activity, competitive posts, and emerging conversations.
• Employee communications: Partner with Human Resources and company leaders to develop communications that help employees understand company priorities, connect with Kura’s mission, and stay informed about progress and milestones. Draft articles for the Company intranet and lead distribution of internal newsletter.
• Executive visibility: Coordinate leadership participation in media interviews, speaking engagements, and other external opportunities. Prepare supporting briefing materials, talking points and presentations.
• Patient and community engagement: Collaborate with internal partners to support communications for patient advocacy, community relations, and corporate giving initiatives.
• Planning and quality: Own an integrated communications calendar and manage assigned projects from planning through approval and delivery. Uphold corporate brand and editorial standards, coordinate cross-functional reviews, and use feedback and performance data to improve effectiveness.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, English, Journalism or related field
• 5+ years of experience in integrated corporate communications or a related field; biopharmaceutical industry experience in a corporate or agency role strongly preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to demonstrate strong presence and cultivate relationships with senior leadership team
• Self starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track and meet deadlines, and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Hands-on experience executing corporate social media programs, including content drafting, graphic design, calendar management, Reg FD principles and cross-functional content coordination
• Experience working with agency partners.
• Track record of managing issues and ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of essential computer applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM)
• Fluency with IR analytics platforms (e.g., Nasdaq IR Insight, FactSet/Irwin, AlphaSense, etc)

The base range for a Manager is $145,000 - $163,000 and a Senior Manager is $184,000 - $215,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

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Kura’s Values that are used for candidate selection and performance assessments:

• We work as one for patients
• We are goal-focused and deliver with excellence
• We are science-driven courageous innovators
• We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves

The Kura Package

• Career advancement/ development opportunities
• Competitive comp package
• Bonus
• 401K + Employer contributions
• Generous stock options
• ESPP Plan
• 20 days of PTO to start
• 18 Holidays  (Including Summer & Winter Break)
• Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• In-Office Catered lunches
• Home Office Setup
• Lifestyle Spending Stipend
• Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
• Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!

Kura Oncology is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing innovative precision medicines to help patients with cancer lead better, longer lives.

Through our deep understanding of cancer biology and decades of experience in precision oncology, we are studying the underlying causes of treatment resistance. This enables us to design smart combination regimens with other cancer therapies to target tumors from multiple directions, with the goal of improving long-term clinical benefit.

Kura developed and is commercializing KOMZIFTI® (ziftomenib), the FDA-approved once-daily, oral menin inhibitor for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory NPM1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia, and continues to pioneer advancements in menin inhibition and farnesyl transferase inhibition. For additional information, please visit Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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