Head of Strategy and Communications

Subsense • Palo Alto, CA

2d • $180,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior communications, strategy, or marketing leadership role — ideally in deep tech, biotech, or complex science-driven industries
• A track record of building narratives for technologies without an existing playbook
• Exceptional ability to translate highly technical concepts into confident, world-class storytelling
• Strong relationships with or experience engaging media, investors, and scientific communities
• Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments where speed, ambiguity, and ownership are the norm
• Strategic thinking paired with a hands-on builder mindset
• Comfort operating at the frontier — high-stakes, high-reward, and genuinely unprecedented
• Fluent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Subsense's end-to-end communications and positioning strategy, ensuring alignment across all external channels and stakeholders
• Define the company narrative — translating deep, complex neurotechnology into a clear, compelling story for media, investors, partners, and the broader scientific and tech communities
• Own brand voice, thought leadership, and content strategy across digital, social, events, and press
• Set the category narrative for BCI, positioning Subsense as the field's defining voice — not a follower of it
• Partner closely with founders, scientists, and business leads to align communications with company milestones and scientific progress
• Lead media relations and build high-value relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across tech, science, and healthcare
• Monitor the competitive and market landscape to ensure our positioning stays ahead
• Manage external agencies and partners to amplify reach and execution quality
• Own the communications budget and measure impact with rigor
• Build and scale a world-class communications and strategy team as the company grows

What This Job Offers

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