Senior Director, External Communications

Role Summary

Senior Director, External Communications at Invivyd, responsible for leading strategy and execution of external communications to advance the Invivyd brand, amplify the scientific and corporate story, and support business objectives. Reports to the Chief Communications Officer and oversees media relations, corporate messaging, issues management, and external stakeholder communications. Location: Hybrid, New Haven, CT.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Chief Communications Officer to develop and execute the external communications strategy aligned with Invivyd’s mission, values, pipeline priorities, corporate milestones, and broader business goals
• Position Invivyd as a thought leader in infectious disease, antibody therapeutics, and biotechnology—crafting and executing plans for media relations, digital/social presence, and storytelling
• Collaborate with the Chief Communications Officer and senior leaders to identify key messages, narratives, timing, and audiences (investors, analysts, media, patients, advocacy groups, partners, employees)
• Translate complex scientific, regulatory, clinical, and business developments into compelling, accessible narratives for diverse external audiences
• Support development of external content: press releases, executive by-lines, commentary, white papers, case studies, website copy, social media, and corporate collateral
• Manage media relations: cultivate relationships with biotech/pharma media, secure coverage, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with external PR agency as needed
• Monitor external environment, media coverage, and emerging industry trends
• Oversee digital and social media strategy: maintain brand voice, monitor metrics, and optimize engagement
• Create content across social channels for corporate brand and disease education
• Anticipate and manage external communications risks with legal, regulatory, and HR collaboration
• Lead budget planning and vendor/agency management for external communications activities
• Stay current on biotech communications best practices, media trends, and digital channel developments to enhance Invivyd’s external presence

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree in communications, journalism, life sciences, or related field preferred
• Required: At least 10 years of progressive experience in external/corporate communications or public affairs, ideally in biotech, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Required: Experience in communications supporting regulatory approvals and successful drug launches
• Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Required: Proven track record leading media relations and corporate communications at a senior level
• Required: Deep understanding of the biotech landscape, including clinical development, regulatory processes, and scientific communications
• Required: Experience managing issues and crisis communications in a highly regulated environment
• Required: Demonstrated ability to build and execute external communications strategies that support business growth and scientific credibility
• Required: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, science-driven environment
• Required: High attention to detail and strong creative thinking grounded in analytics

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in communications, journalism, life sciences, or related field preferred