Boston, United States of America Hybrid

Empatica is hiring a Director of Communications

Shape the public voice of a pioneering digital health organization by leading all aspects of external communications. In this role, you will define and execute a strategic narrative that clearly communicates the company’s mission, technology, and clinical advancements to key stakeholders including healthcare providers, pharmaceutical partners, patients, and industry influencers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a unified external communications strategy that aligns with corporate objectives and strengthens brand positioning
  • Define core messaging, brand tone, and storytelling frameworks used across media, public appearances, and corporate communications
  • Produce and oversee high-quality content such as press releases, bylined articles, case studies, blog posts, and executive presentations
  • Cultivate relationships with journalists and editors in healthcare, technology, and business media to expand earned media opportunities
  • Design and execute proactive media campaigns, product announcements, and executive visibility initiatives
  • Secure and coordinate speaking roles, awards, and public forums for leadership to amplify thought leadership
  • Advise senior executives on media engagement, public speaking, and messaging for interviews and panels
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to support launches, research disclosures, and strategic partnerships
  • Manage external PR agencies and vendor partners to extend team capacity and expertise
  • Track media coverage, public sentiment, and competitive activity to guide ongoing strategy and measure impact
  • Establish and report on KPIs that demonstrate the effectiveness of communications initiatives

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid model, based in Boston, MA, with flexibility for partial remote work. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners is expected, combining in-person engagement with remote coordination.

Required Skills
Public RelationsBrand ManagementContent StrategyDigital Marketing
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Empatica
Empatica is a full-stack digital healthcare company and a pioneer in digital biomarker development and continuous patient monitoring driven by AI. Their platform consists of medical-grade smartwatches, software, physiological and behavioral digital biomarkers enabling continuous remote monitoring of human health.
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Posted 4 months ago