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GeneDx · 21 hours ago

Associate Director, Communications – Diagnostics & Healthcare 

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

GeneDx is a leader in personalized health insights and genomic testing, seeking an Associate Director of Communications. This role will enhance GeneDx's visibility in the healthcare ecosystem by developing communication strategies that emphasize early genetic diagnosis and equitable access to genomic medicine.

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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

Qualification

Healthcare communicationsExecutive storytellingStrategic communicationMedia relationsInnovative communication strategiesWriting judgmentPatient impact motivationAdaptability to changeSelf-starter mindset

Required

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