Director of Communications

Empatica • Boston, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of Communications, you will lead Empatica’s external communications strategy, shaping how our company, technology, and impact are understood across healthcare audiences, including large pharma companies, hospital systems, clinicians, and patients. You will drive our brand visibility and position Empatica as a thought leader in digital health and wearable technology.
The role works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support business growth, product innovation, and thought leadership in digital health.

Requirements

• Background in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in external communications or public relations, including leadership responsibility
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a must
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Proven success in media relations and securing coverage in top-tier and industry publications
• Experience advising executives and preparing spokespeople
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect communications efforts to business and growth outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• A firm sense of accountability, with a pragmatic and execution mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in digital health, healthcare technology, or medical devices is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with company goals and brand positioning
• Lead corporate messaging, narrative development, and brand voice across all external channels
• Oversee development of high-impact external content, including press releases, media materials, blog posts, executive bylines, presentations, and case studies
• Build and manage strong relationships with national, healthcare, technology, and trade media
• Drive proactive media outreach, press strategy, announcements, and executive visibility opportunities
• Identify and secure speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership opportunities for company leaders
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, including preparation for interviews, panels, and public appearances
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Clinical, Regulatory, and Leadership teams to support product launches, research publications, partnerships, and company milestones
• Manage agency partners and external PR vendors as needed
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategy
• Define and track key performance metrics for communications impact and regularly report results to leadership

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee stock options - we want everyone who joins us to own part of the company and our success
• Health Insurance
• Generous paid family medical leave
• 401k Plan
• Wellhub membership with access to gyms, online classes, personal training sessions, and nutrition plans
• Membership for mental health and wellness platforms
• Free healthy lunch every day
• Free Kindle and books
• Flexible working hours
• Personal learning and development budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed