Director, Corporate Communications

Director, Corporate CommunicationsIf you are interested in joining an entrepreneurial team, focused on bringing life-saving therapies to market for critical unmet medical needs, consider applying for a role at CorMedix Therapeutics. The culture at CorMedix Therapeutics is patient-centered where we feel a sense of urgency to solve some of the most pressing issues in hospital-based healthcare.CorMedix Therapeutic's greatest asset is our people. We have a deeply experienced team and continue to bring on some of the brightest talent that can problem solve and execute with high precision. We are passionate about the work we do and how we do it. We believe in building highly engaged teams that exude integrity, open communication, and innovation. We believe in fostering each employee to reach their highest potential by offering an inclusive environment, opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, and a community of purpose. We expect that everyone here brings their best selves to work and together, our singular efforts culminate into profound and meaningful breakthroughs.CorMedix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening conditions and diseases in the United States.We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Director, Corporate Communications to lead integrated internal and external, excluding investor relations, communications that strengthen corporate reputation, support business priorities, enhance company culture through employee engagement, and advance our scientific mission. This role develops and executes enterprise communications strategies across corporate storytelling, media relations, executive visibility, employee commitment, and key business initiatives within a highly regulated healthcare environment.The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex scientific and business information into clear, compliant messaging for diverse internal stakeholders and partnering cross-functionally to ensure communications align with organizational objectives and values. This role reports to Director, Strategic Operations.This role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey and requires in-person attendance at the corporate headquarters during designated in-office days.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESCorporate & Strategic Communications:Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company priorities, pipeline milestones, and brand positioning.Support corporate reputation initiatives and strategic messaging across internal and external audiences.Partner with executive leadership to develop presentations, talking points, speeches, and leadership communications.Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all communication channels.Own corporate LinkedIn strategy and day-to-day management, including content calendar, company page presence, and executive visibility support.Own corporate website content strategy and ongoing updates, partnering with IT/design resources and outside vendors as needed to keep content current and on-brandMedia Relations & External Communications:In partnership with Investor Relations, draft and manage press releases related to clinical milestones, regulatory updates, partnerships, scientific data, corporate announcements, and company initiatives.Support proactive media outreach and rapid response communications.Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and reputational risks.Scientific & Stakeholder Communications:Translate complex scientific, clinical, and corporate information into accessible and engaging communications materials.Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Investor Relations, and Commercial teams to ensure compliant and aligned messaging.Assist in developing messaging for investors, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders.Internal Communications:Develop employee communications that support company culture, organizational alignment, and business transformation initiatives.Lead internal announcements, leadership messaging, town halls, intranet updates and employee engagement communications.Support change management and organizational communications efforts.Crisis & Issues Management:Support crisis communications planning and issues management activities.Help identify reputational risks and provide strategic communications counsel in sensitive situations.Assist in preparing communication materials and response strategies for high-priority issues.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field required.Master's degree in Communications, Public Health, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline preferred.5–8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, healthcare communications, or related field, including experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences company required.Proven experience supporting corporate reputation, executive communications, media relations, and internal communications initiatives.Experience translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.Experience working in a publicly traded company required, including familiarity with the heightened disclosure, accuracy, and review standards that apply to public company communications.Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, HR, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms, media monitoring tools, and digital communication channels.Ability to independently develop high quality, polished PowerPoint presentations with structured flowExperience supporting commercial biotechnology/pharmaceutical organizationsPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with FDA regulations and healthcare industry communication standards.Experience supporting clinical milestone, regulatory, and investor communications.Knowledge of scientific communications and healthcare media best practices.Work Location:This role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey and requires regular onsite presence at the corporate headquarters on designated in-office days.Travel Requirements:Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed for business meetings, industry conferences, and company events.EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPTEEO Statement:CorMedix Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of any status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.