Kris Fortner
Telling the Story of Targeted Protein Degradation | Corporate Communications & IR Leader at Nurix Therapeutics
- Role
- Senior Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Nurix Therapeutics
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kris Fortner
With over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, I am a seasoned consultant specializing in biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. My expertise lies in crafting and executing comprehensive communication strategies that drive business objectives, enhance corporate visibility, and navigate complex regulatory environments.Core Competencies:Strategic Communications Planning: Developing and implementing global communication strategies aligned with corporate goals and stakeholder needs.Crisis Management & Issues Navigation: Advising C-suite executives on complex media, industry, and reputation issues.Investor Relations & Financial Communications: Crafting compelling narratives for early-stage and public companies, including SEC-compliant disclosures.Media Relations: Placing and preparing executives for high-profile media interviews and managing relationships with top-tier press.Internal Communications: Designing innovative employee engagement programs and change management initiatives.Team Leadership: Building and managing high-performing global communications teams and agency relationships.Industry Expertise-Biotech & Pharmaceuticals-Healthcare Technology-Government Affairs & Policy-Corporate CommunicationsAs a communications consultant, I bring a wealth of experience in translating complex scientific and business concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. My strategic approach combines data-driven insights with creative storytelling to deliver impactful communications that drive results.
Experience
Senior Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Apr 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Leading corporate communications, investor relations and internal communications.
Education
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
The Wharton School
Executive Graduate Program, Leadership
Skills
- Crisis Communications
- Marketing Communications
- Media Relations
- Communication Training
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Issue Management
- Reputation Management
- Policy Analysis
- Public Policy
- Executive Communications Support
- Social Media
- Internal Communications
- Public Affairs
- Press Releases
- Crisis Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Government
- Product Marketing
- Strategy
- Corporate Communications
- Spokesperson
- Messaging
- Message Development
- Speech Writing
- Communications Planning
- Web Content
- Thought Leadership
- Marketing
- Integrated Marketing
- Political Campaigns
- Politics
- Positioning
- Legislative Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Communications Counsel
- Investor Relations
- Policy
- Leadership
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