Manager, Communications

Position Overview:

This individual will support all external and internal communications efforts, including media relations, social media strategy and implementation, internal comms support, thought leadership and content development.

This is a full-time position and may be performed remotely from any location within the continental U.S. The position reports to the Vice President, Communications.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Support all media relations work for the Company, maintaining relationships with reporters and proactively amplifying company news with media and other external audiences, including curating media lists and pitching various story ideas and supporting thought leadership and executive speaking opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal IR, third-party consultants, vendors, and patient advocacy groups as appropriate, on communications, digital marketing, market awareness, disease state education, conference participation and sponsorships, as well as website updates and corporate presentations.
• Oversee third-party vendor management of day-to-day operations of our corporate communication channels, including external website, intranet (SharePoint), and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X/Twitter).
• Write a variety of corporate content, including social media posts, company emails, scripts, talking points, press releases, and other communications, as needed.
• Contribute to the creation of communications plans and materials.
• Manage the development of our editorial calendar, using data and insights to achieve the right variety, format, and cadence of new content.
• Cultivate relationships with internal staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create content that captivates the audience while communicating the Company’s mission, values, history, culture, opportunities, and roadmap of pherine-focused neuroscientific advancements.
• Proactively and regularly meet and engage with multiple different operating teams within the Company to gain knowledge and understanding for potential content, especially R&D teams.
• Contribute to company branding, employer branding, and internal messaging strategy and execution.
• Complement and coordinate with IR to enhance investor awareness, confidence, and conviction in the Company’s vision and strategies for delivering shareholder value and patient benefit.
• Understand and be up-to-date on communication standards, emerging trends, and industry best practices to amplify awareness and mitigate risk.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reporting that tracks content performance, uncovers insights to improve, and tracks success of communications efforts.
• Proactively seek opportunities for continuous professional learning and skill-building through communications-related industry conferences and using available resources.
• Actively contribute to team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to foster innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience in communications; experience in biotech, healthcare, and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred but not required.
• Ability to engage and interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work in a fast-paced working environment.
• Superior judgment and ability to demonstrate adaptability to individual needs while maintaining the organization’s integrity.
• Hands-on builder with excellent strategic, communication, interpersonal, and business skills
• Ability to manage and assist IR and executive management to maintain relationships outside the Company within the equity research and investor communities.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiency with programs such as Meltwater, SharePoint, Cision, Canva, social media/content management platforms, and other online communications tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a focus on creating positive outcomes.
• Flexible hours (domestic time zones) may be required in this remote environment.

Compensation and Benefits

What we offer:

• Industry competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonuses
• Stock options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K plan
• A collaborative and innovative work environment at the forefront of biotech advancements

Give your best, live wholesomely:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
• FSA and HSA
• Basic Life Insurance 2x Earnings and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare advocates group to help navigate the healthcare system

Work-Life Balance

• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work option
• Paid holidays
• Mental health days
• Winter shutdown
• Casual work environment

We uphold the ethos of work-life harmony, where enjoyment is woven into our fundamental values of integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $80,000 to $115,000 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements. Employees will also enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The transition from standing and sitting often.

Specific vision for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Evening and weekend work as necessary.

DISCLAIMER

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements. Employees will also enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification as well as general description of benefits and other compensation and it is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Employer: VISTAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC., is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

All Employee’s have rights under Federal Employment Laws and link to the three posters: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster Know Your Rights Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Headquartered in South San Francisco, CA, Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) is a late clinical-stage company leveraging its pioneering neuroscience and deep understanding of nose-to-brain neurocircuitry to develop and commercialize a board and diverse pipeline of intranasal product candidates called pherines. Each pherine product candidate in Vistagen’s neuroscience pipeline is designed to rapidly activate olfactory system and rain neurocircuitry to achieve desired therapeutic benefits and differentiated safety without requiring systemic absorption or binding to neurons in the brain. Vistagen’s neuroscience pipeline also includes an oral prodrug, AV-101, with potential to impact certain neurological conditions involving the NMDA receptor. Vistagen is passionate about developing transformative treatment options to improve the lives of individuals underserved by the current standard of care for multiple highly prevalent disorders, including social anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause. Connect at www.vistagen.com.