Partner 36, Communications Partner, Bio

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with our General Partners and investment team to define strategy and execute communications plans that drive their brand platforms forward while winning the attention and respect of leading founders and executives
• Be a trusted advisor for dozens of portfolio companies. You will be the expert coach they’ll turn to for brand marketing, media strategy, crisis management, internal communications, and more
• Develop and execute high-impact, creative communications campaigns across earned media, including top-tier press, trade publications, podcasts, and newsletters that matter to the bio and health ecosystem
• Maintain productive and positive relationships with media, content creators, and industry influencers to establish trust, surface key industry-shifting narratives and support our portfolio companies
• Proactively build strong industry networks and secure high quality brand-building opportunities for partners to write, speak, and lead key conversations
• Collaborate with the New Media team on broader brand strategy and initiatives, including media and marketing network dinners, portfolio workshops, and events

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate, executive, product, or crisis communications, with meaningful experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare
• Deep, genuine familiarity with the bio and healthcare landscape: you understand the players, the narratives, the media, and the market dynamics that define this space, including the rhythms of clinical and regulatory milestones
• In-house and agency experience required
• Creative thinker who is able to grow influence and networks in novel ways
• Strong biotech, healthcare and national media relationships required. Experience leading and/or executing PR campaigns for high growth companies
• Proven experience navigating crisis situations and advising companies on complex, high-stakes communications
• Exceptional writer with the ability to translate complex technical concepts (clinical data, regulatory, etc) into clear, compelling narratives for a diverse range of audiences
• Ability to define a communications and media strategy and drive it through execution
• Proven track record of crafting high-quality brand-building initiatives from scratch
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams from idea through execution, and to persuade, influence, and build trust at the executive level

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.