Associate Director, Communications

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director, Corporate Communications will play a key role in executing GeneDx’s external communications strategy and strengthening the company’s visibility and reputation with media, healthcare stakeholders and other key audiences.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, this individual will be a hands-on member of the team responsible for driving day-to-day media relations, proactive storytelling, executive thought leadership, patient storytelling, agency coordination and communications project management.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and highly organized, proactive communications professional who loves getting into the details and moving work forward. This individual will need to quickly develop a strong understanding of GeneDx’s business, identify compelling stories and translate complex scientific, clinical and business topics into clear, engaging narratives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Execute GeneDx’s corporate communications and earned media strategy, ensuring communications activity supports the company’s strategic priorities and evolving business objectives.

• Manage day-to-day media relations, including developing story ideas, identifying target reporters, conducting proactive outreach, coordinating inbound requests and building relationships with priority healthcare, business, technology and financial media.

• Partner with internal teams and GeneDx’s external communications agency to identify opportunities to leverage the company’s differentiated clinical and genomic data to generate proactive media coverage.

• Monitor daily media coverage, industry news, competitor activity and relevant healthcare, technology and policy developments. Proactively identify opportunities for GeneDx to engage through earned media, executive social media, rapid response, thought leadership and other channels.

• Manage GeneDx’s ongoing executive thought leadership commitments, including identifying topics, drafting content, coordinating internal reviews and managing external editorial processes through publication.

• Draft executive communications and thought leadership content that captures each leader’s individual tone and voice while advancing GeneDx’s broader corporate narrative.

• Develop media briefing materials, talking points, anticipated Q&A and background materials to prepare executives for interviews and external engagements.

• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Investor Relations, Legal, People, Product and other teams to identify stories, gather information and ensure communications are accurate and strategically aligned.
• Consistently bring forward proactive ideas and recommendations for strengthening GeneDx’s reputation, visibility and leadership position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong understanding of media relations and corporate communications.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling content for different audiences.

• Excellent project management, organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

• Strong communications judgment and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred:

• Experience using AI/LLM tools to support communications research, content development and workflow efficiency.

• Familiarity with healthcare, biotechnology, genomics, diagnostics or precision medicine.

• Experience translating scientific, clinical or technical concepts for broader audiences.

EXPERIENCE

• 5–7+ years in science, biotech, healthcare, or technology communications

• Proven ability to translate scientific and data-driven concepts into compelling narratives

• Experience supporting executive platforms in biotech, pharma, or life sciences

• Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems, R&D cycles, and investment narratives

• Outstanding writing and strategic messaging skills

• Collaborative, curious, and energized by science-led storytelling and industry partnership narratives

• Experience with innovative communication strategies across multi-media landscape

• Experience working with journalists and successfully building relationships

• 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

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Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

$115,000—$145,000 USD

A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us​

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.​

Here’s what you can expect day to day:​

1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)​

We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.​

2. Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)​

We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.​

3. Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)​

We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.​

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.

At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

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