Senior Internal Communications Manager

We are seeking a Senior Internal Communications Manager to implement and oversee industry-best communications processes and practices and lead key communications projects for internal audiences. We are a highly collaborative team and you will work extensively with internal partners across CARGO and the People team to develop, produce, and execute digital communications for all levels of employees. The successful candidate will have deep subject matter expertise in communication strategy, with experience developing effective multi-channel internal communication campaigns for internal audiences and partners. This position must be willing and able to execute at all stages of communication campaigns and related projects from concept to completion.

The role requires a high level of attention to detail, ability to create effective presentations, and write and edit in accordance with CARGO style and tone. The ideal candidate will be a "yes, and" driver, doer, and collaborator who is strategic, proactive, highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-moving and growing company. Success in the role will be largely dependent on being skilled in stakeholder management, leading through influence and ambiguity, and driving quickly to deliver results in a dynamic work environment.

The role is based in San Carlos, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

• Set internal communications strategy and manage multiple communications projects and launches at once

• Oversee development of end-to-end communications with an eye for employee experience

• Advise People and Executive Leadership teams by recommending the best communication approach, method and tools for specified programs depending on audience and desired outcomes

• Partner with internal and external resources to ensure alignment of messaging and coordination of processes for timely execution

• Provide frequent and clear communications regarding project status to key partners while raising potential issues or key decisions needed to ensure successful project delivery

• Produce or oversee the production of the assets needed to support each program

• Ensure key data are collected, understood, and acted upon appropriately

• Oversee metrics/analytics reporting for internal content and campaigns; drive engagement across channels by defining appropriate metrics and using data to shape communications strategy

• Champion, role model, and embed CARGO's cultural values (People, Tenacity, Innovation) as we scale as a company

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related program with 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent

• Deep subject matter expertise in communications project management for internal and/or external marketing and communications as well as a working understanding of engagement metrics

• Experience in Human Resources and employee communications

• Demonstrated track record of building communication strategies, calendars, and quarterly planning

• Ability to drive projects to successful completion whether working solo or with large, cross-functional teams

• Experience planning multi-channel communication campaigns including ability to write program and project briefs, creating communications timelines and milestones, and bringing stakeholders along with timely updates

• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual) with experience originating creative content across a variety of channels

• Ability to build and send communications in Constant Contact and Canva

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent planning, organization, and implementation skills

• Structured/analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail

• Innovative, with a critical/creative thinker mindset

• Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of management

• Able to work independently, have the ability to work a flexible schedule, and embrace change and ambiguity enthusiastically

• Strong active-listening skills

• Possess a positive, creative, and collaborative approach, and enthusiastically contribute to team culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing creative teams (design and writing) and the creative development process - preferably in a marketing or advertising agency setting

• MBA or other advanced degree relevant to Writing or Communications desired

PAY RANGE

The pay range for this role is $155,000 - $213,000. Title and salary will be based on our assessment of skills and experience relevant to our needs for the role.

ABOUT CARGO THERAPEUTICS

CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company positioned to advance next generation, potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients. CARGO's programs, platform technologies, and manufacturing strategy are designed to directly address the limitations of approved cell therapies, including limited durability of effect, safety concerns and unreliable supply. CARGO is currently evaluating its lead program, CRG-022, an autologous CD22 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy candidate, in a potentially pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) whose disease relapsed or was refractory (R/R) to CD19 CAR T-cell therapy. CARGO also plans to evaluate CRG-022 in patients at earlier stages of disease, including LBCL and other hematologic malignancies. Beyond its lead program, CARGO is leveraging its proprietary cell engineering platform technologies to develop a pipeline of programs that incorporate multiple transgene therapeutic "cargo" designed to enhance CAR T-cell persistence and trafficking to tumor lesions, as well as to help safeguard against tumor resistance and T-cell exhaustion. CARGO's founders are pioneers and world-class experts in CAR T-cell therapy, and its team has significant experience and success developing, manufacturing, launching and commercializing oncology and cell therapy products. For more information, please visit the CARGO Therapeutics website at https://cargo-tx.com/.

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EEO & EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We provide equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification required of applicable law.

CARGO Therapeutics requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at CARGO Therapeutics, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a CARGO Therapeutics site or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited because of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.