Director, Public Relations and Communications

Watertown, MA (Hybrid)

$194K/yr – $244K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive public relations strategy and external messaging for a pharma biopharma company at senior leadership level.

  • Own PR strategy, messaging, and external communications across stakeholders.
  • Must-have: 8–10 years in PR/communications with pharma/biotech experience.
  • Standout: Directly manages agency partnerships and cross-functional alignment with marketing and medical teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Director of Public Relations and Communications will drive strategic business initiatives through the planning, development, and implementation of public relations programs, external messaging and related activities. You’ll translate strategic priorities into impactful messaging, guide the organization’s public voice, corporate brand identity, and offer insights to refine overall communications efforts. The person in this role will lead the development of the strategy, operating plans, budget and execution of the public relations program and manage the external PR firm.
  • Develop and implement a thoughtful public relations strategy to maximize the Company’s milestones and long-term value creation
  • Lead the development of communication plans to target key stakeholders, including internal leadership and external audiences, ensuring consistent and clear communication of Eyepoint's value proposition.
  • Work cross-functionally with Medical, Pre-Commercial, IR and HR to ensure consistency and accuracy of external messaging
  • Monitor communications performance using data and analytics; report metrics and recommend improvements
  • Manage digital presence, including social media and corporate website, to boost engagement and reach
  • Maintain and update internal brand assets, templates, and presentation materials
  • Write, edit, and develop high-impact content for key internal and external audiences; contribute to key communications deliverables
  • Create audience-specific resources such as communications toolkits, talking points, Q&As
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align PR activities with marketing campaigns and medical communication activities and assist in reaching a variety of audiences
  • Manage PR agency relationships, ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives and align with brand priorities
  • Create quarterly media reports highlighting performance, coverage metrics, and opportunities for improvement
  • Track results of PR campaigns and events to optimize future strategies
  • Continually refine PR strategies to support evolving corporate goals and product innovations

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of relevant experience in PR, communications, or related fields
  • In-depth pharmaceutical/biotech/life science industry experience
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex ideas clearly
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, communicate effectively across teams, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to conceptualize and deliver digital content combined with experience in social media
  • Strong balance of strategic planning and hands-on content execution
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments
  • Must have a "roll-up their sleeves" get things done work style understanding both tactical and strategic work are requirements
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and passion for delivering results

Nice To Have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
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EyePoint

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EyePoint (Nasdaq: EYPT) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of people with serious retinal diseases.Our lead product candidate is an innovative investigational sustained delivery treatment for VEGF-mediated retinal diseases combining a selective and patent-protected tyrosine kinase inhibitor in next-generation bioerodible technology.Supported by robust safety and efficacy data to date, we are presently in Phase 3 global, pivotal clinical trials for wet age-related macular degeneration, with topline data anticipated in 2026. We have also completed a positive Phase 2 clinical trial in diabetic macular edema (DME) with Phase 3 pivotal planning underway. Despite current therapies, patients with wet AMD and DME still tend to lose vision in the long term and wet AMD the leading cause of vision loss among people 50 years of age and older in the United States.We are committed to partnering with the retina community to improve patient lives while creating long-term value, with four approved drugs over three decades and tens of thousands of eyes treated with EyePoint innovation. Driven by our core values – Transformational Innovation, Unwavering Integrity, Compassionate Excellence, and Inclusive Collaboration, our team is dedicated to achieving our shared vision for the future and bettering the lives of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.EyePoint is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, with a commercial manufacturing facility in Northbridge, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1987
Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
220 employees
63% recommend to a friend
75% CEO approval

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~222

Funding

Total Funding
$653.8M
Last Raise
Post IPO Equity, 2 years ago

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