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 seeking an Associate Director of Communications to elevate GeneDx’s leadership in precision medicine, therapeutic innovation, and genomic-driven drug discovery. This role will support and execute external media thought-leadership targeted to biopharma, innovation partners, investors, and the broader scientific community.
You will spotlight GeneDx’s unique data advantages, technology innovation, translational capabilities, and industry-shaping collaborations – positioning us as a catalyst for therapeutic discovery and a core partner powering the future of precision medicine. This role is ideal for a narrative-driven communicator who can connect science, data, and business value.
Job Responsibilities
- Shape and execute an external communications strategy to showcase the company’s leadership in accelerating precision genomic medicine and data-driven opportunities for biopharma partners
- Craft op-eds, bylines, keynote scripts, and strategic content that advance our mission, credibility and ability to transform the future of healthcare
- Secure top-tier speaking, award, and platform opportunities across biotech, pharma, scientific, and innovation stages
- Build an editorial roadmap aligned to key data milestones, collaboration news, scientific meetings, and discovery breakthroughs and drive news coverage in key outlets (across news, social, podcasts, video, etc) that connect with clinicians and healthcare leaders
- Partner with commercial, biopharma, data science, and precision medicine teams to surface insights and success stories
- Develop executive talking points and briefings tailored to scientific, biopharma, and broader healthcare audiences
- Coordinate with communications, marketing, IR, and scientific leaders for integrated messaging
- 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
- Experience with innovative communication strategies across multi-media landscape
- Experience working with journalists and successfully building relationships
- Bring an AI-driven growth mindset to scaling impact and driving ongoing efficiencies, while ensuring work is high-quality and brand aligned
People Manager
Education, Experience, and Skills
- 5–7+ years in science, biotech, healthcare, or technology communications
- Proven ability to translate scientific and data-driven concepts into compelling narratives
- Experience supporting executive platforms in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
- Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems, R&D cycles, and investment narratives
- Outstanding writing and strategic messaging skills
- Collaborative, curious, and energized by science-led storytelling and industry partnership narratives
- Experience with innovative communication strategies across multi-media landscape
- Experience working with journalists and successfully building relationships
- 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
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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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.
