Director, Employee Communications

About the role

The Director, Employee Communications will build and lead CG Oncology's internal communications function as the company prepares for its transition from a late-stage clinical organization to a commercial one. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy, this individual will be the company's first dedicated leader for employee communications, responsible for keeping a fast-growing, fully remote workforce informed, aligned and engaged around CG Oncology's strategy, milestones and culture.

Internal Communications Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead CG Oncology's employee communications plan and execution, aligned with corporate priorities, the company narrative and the needs of a rapidly growing, fully remote workforce.
• Build the function's operating model, including channels, editorial calendar, governance, approval processes and measures of success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on how and when to communicate with employees on strategy, performance and change.
• Ensure internal and external messages are consistent, timely and coordinated, with employees hearing important news first or at the same time as external audiences wherever appropriate.

Executive & Leadership Communications

• Plan and produce all-hands and town hall meetings, including agendas, talking points, presentations and follow-up.
• Equip people managers with toolkits, talking points and Q&A documents so they can cascade information and answer questions from their teams.
• Support executive visibility inside the company through regular, authentic communications that reinforce CG Oncology's Vision, Mission and Values.

Milestone, Launch & Change Communications

• Lead internal communications for regulatory, clinical, corporate and commercial milestones, including BLA submission, FDA decisions, data readouts and product launch.
• Develop news-day playbooks that coordinate employee communications with press releases, investor communications and external announcements.
• Plan and execute change communications for organizational growth, new functions, leadership changes and, where applicable, integration of acquired teams.

Channels, Content & Culture

• Own and evolve internal channels such as the intranet, email newsletters, collaboration platforms and virtual events, using data and emerging AI capabilities to improve reach and relevance.
• Create compelling content, including stories, features, videos and recognition programs, that highlights patient impact, scientific progress and team achievements.
• Partner with Human Resources on onboarding communications, culture and engagement initiatives, benefits and total rewards communications, and employee surveys.
• Serve as a 'communications business partner' to key functions at times of scale.

Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Analytics

• Ensure employee communications comply with applicable SEC regulations, Regulation FD disclosure requirements, insider trading policies and FDA guidance, and that material non-public information is handled appropriately.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Commercial and Investor Relations to ensure accuracy, compliance and alignment.
• Measure the reach and effectiveness of employee communications through engagement data, surveys and feedback; prepare regular reports and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Manage agency partners, freelancers and vendors, including scoping, contracting and budget.