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Lyell Immunopharma

Director or Senior Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Lyell Immunopharma · USA

Posted 23 days ago · $220,000 to $300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Lyell Immunopharma's roles stay open a median of 26 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Lyell Immunopharma's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lyell Immunopharma
high
5 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
Hiring momentum
20 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lyell Immunopharma's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lyell Immunopharma.

About this role

The Director or Senior Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Lyell will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to engage the investor community. This role involves translating complex scientific data into compelling narratives for investors, managing press releases, and ensuring effective outreach through various channels. Collaboration with executives and product teams is essential to enhance the company's visibility and brand recognition in the financial community.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyell Immunopharma as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific discipline preferred; Communications, Marketing, or related field considered with significant biotech industry experience
  • Minimum 7-9 years’ experience in public relations (preferably investor relations), corporate communications, or media
  • Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in management and leadership roles in mid to large size organizations
  • Experience in the biotech industry in investor relations and corporate communications or as sell-side analyst
  • Proven written and verbal communication strength with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
  • Strong, proven executive leadership experience with business/corporate development or operations familiarity

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in public relations (preferably investor relations), corporate communications, or media for Senior Director role
  • Effective track record in managing investor relations strategy and supporting significant initiatives such as financing, conference participation, and product launches

What you get

  • Salary range of $220,000 to $300,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
  • Eligibility to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan

Worth weighing

  • The role requires a strong understanding of the life science industry and investor relations, which may limit candidates without this background.
  • The position is hybrid based out of South San Francisco, CA, which may not be suitable for all candidates.
  • No specific mention of additional benefits beyond salary and equity incentives, which may be a consideration for candidates seeking comprehensive perks.

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Listed by Lyell Immunopharma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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