Associate Director, Communications

Associate Director, Communications – Diagnostics & Healthcare

Remote

GeneDx 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.

We're hiring an Associate Director of Communications to amplify GeneDx's voice as the leader in early genetic diagnosis and genomic insights. This role will support external media, thought-leadership and executive visibility within the healthcare ecosystem – spanning clinicians, health systems, patient communities, and policymakers.

You will build and execute a communication strategy that positions GeneDx as the authority in early diagnosis, rare disease leadership, and equitable access to genomic medicine. This role is ideal for a strong writer and communication strategist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can translate complex science into human impact, and knows how to elevate leaders in healthcare-driven conversations across multiple channels.

Job 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

People Manager

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Education, Experience, and Skills

• 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

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position. The employee will work from a home office or other suitable remote location with reliable high-speed internet access. Work is performed in a climate-controlled environment using standard office equipment including computer, phone, and video conferencing tools. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary role requiring prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer. Physical demands include:

• Sitting for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers for typing and mouse operation
• Visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and video calls
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds (office supplies, equipment)

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.