Associate Director, Communications – Diagnostics & Healthcare
$135k - $155k USD
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 www.genedx.com.
Summary
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)
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Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range
$135,000—$155,000 USD
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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.
At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.
Experts in what matters most.
With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.
SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.
From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
- Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
- Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
- Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
Learn more About Us here.
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
- Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
- Communicate directly, with empathy.
- Do what we say we're going to do.
- Be adaptable to change.
- Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All privacy policy information can be found here.