Job Description:

• Develop and execute public relations program and strategies including media relations, crisis communications/issues management, stakeholder relations, and community relations, that strengthen Myriad’s reputation and visibility.
• Drive strong two-way communications with external audiences, print, broadcast, trade, and media.
• Develop and convey compelling messages and position newsworthy development that differentiate Myriad.
• Create, revise, and implement communications material that delivers key messages to target audiences that are consistent with branding, messaging, and digital strategies.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate proactive public relations campaigns, event marketing, and related initiatives leveraging industry best practices.
• Collaborate across Marketing and Corporate Communications to ensure consistent messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media and industry outlets; manage inquiries and coverage opportunities.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media statements, bylines, blog content, and executive communications.
• Oversee PR agencies and external partners to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Support executives with media preparation, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities.
• Track and report media coverage, sentiment, and impact.
• Support crisis communications and rapid response as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. Agency, in-house, and global experience preferred.
• 4 -6+ years of public relations, communications and/or media experience. Biotech and/or Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills and experience with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messages.
• Experience managing PR agencies, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Proven success in working cooperatively and strategically in a team-oriented matrixed environment with the ability to influence and interact with all levels of leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously, aligning enterprise and business communications strategies.
• Strong work ethic and the desire to make an impact.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
• Myriad Genetics is an inclusive work environment and welcomes all applicants. If you need assistance submitting your application due to a disability, you can request an accommodation by contacting recruiting@myriad.com.
• Myriad Genetics will never request payment, solicit personal financial information, or conduct interviews via informal channels (e.g., personal email, text messages). ****All opportunity-related communication with Myriad Genetics will come from our employees, whose e-mail addresses end with "@myriad.com."