Associate Director, Communications – Diagnostics & Healthcare

New York City, NY (Remote)

$115K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive a high-impact thought-leadership program in diagnostic genomics, shaping strategic content, executive readiness, and media outreach across healthcare stakeholders.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with medical affairs, policy, and advocacy
Own metrics, reporting, and ongoing strategy refinement to maximize reach and influence

Job Description

Responsibilities

Shape and execute a thought-leadership program aligned to diagnostic genomics and larger healthcare priorities
Craft op-eds, bylines, keynote scripts, and strategic content that advance our mission, credibility and innovation
Identify and secure speaking, awards, and visibility opportunities across healthcare, digital health, rare disease, policy platforms and more
Build a proactive thought leadership and proactive PR calendar tied to company milestones, healthcare news cycles, and policy moments and drive news coverage in key outlets (across news, social, podcasts, etc) that connect with clinicians and healthcare leaders
Partner closely with medical affairs, clinical leadership, policy, operations and advocacy teams to source insights and stories
Prepare executives with briefing materials, talking points, and strategic narrative points
Collaborate across comms, brand, and marketing to ensure narrative alignment and message discipline
Track success metrics and refine strategy to drive reach and influence
Provide operational support, including coordinating vendor workflows, managing invoicing and budget, and tracking media clips and performance reporting to ensure overall comms execution runs seamlessly
Bring an AI-driven growth mindset to scaling impact and driving ongoing efficiencies, while ensuring work is high-quality and brand aligned

Requirements

5–7+ years in communications, ideally in healthcare
Portfolio demonstrating excellence in long-form executive/mission-driven storytelling
Experience engaging with clinical, policy, or scientific stakeholders
Strong ability to simplify complex science and healthcare policy
Strategic thinker with strong writing judgment and executive presence
Motivated by patient impact and the advancement of equitable genomic healthcare
Demonstrated self-starter with a hands-on mindset – able to roll up your sleeves, navigate shifting priorities, and drive work forward in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Experience with innovative communication strategies across multi-media landscape
Experience working with journalists and successfully building relationships
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces change

GeneDx

2.5 Glassdoor

We see a world where every genetic condition is understood, and every patient receives the care they need to live their fullest life. Our approach to genetic testing, along with having one of the world's most diverse rare disease data sets, makes us a catalyst for clear, connected and actionable care.Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025, we're leading the way to a future where we end the diagnostic odyssey. It all begins with a single test.

Founded in 2000

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

1.1K employees (49 in marketing)

www.genedx.com

27% recommend to a friend

47% CEO approval