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Senior Director, External Communications

New Haven, CT (Northeast Preferred)

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There are more than 9 million immunocompromised people in the United States. Almost half a million of those represent a population that are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at highest risk for severe COVID-19, including stem cell and solid organ transplant patients as well as those with hematologic cancers.

At Invivyd, Inc., we take those numbers very seriously and we come to work each day on a mission to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS-CoV-2. Invivyd deploys a proprietary integrated technology platform unique in the industry designed to assess, monitor, develop, and adapt to create best in class antibodies.

In March 2024, Invivyd received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in its pipeline of innovative antibody candidates.

In October 2025, the FDA cleared the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application and provided feedback to advance the company's REVOLUTION clinical program, Invivyd's development program for VYD2311, a vaccine alternative monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19.

Be part of making a difference. Be part of Invivyd.

Location: Hybrid, New Haven, CT

As Senior Director, External Communications, you will lead strategy and execution of external communications programs that advance the Invivyd brand, amplify our scientific and corporate story, build stakeholder trust, and support business objectives (e.g., R&D milestones, partnerships). Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will help shape, build, and scale the company’s external communications function during a critical phase of growth. The Senior Director will own day-to-day external communications execution while serving as a strategic partner to the Chief Communications Officer. Specifically, you will oversee media relations, corporate messaging, issues management, and external stakeholder communications. You will collaborate across functions (e.g., commercial, medical affairs, clinical, legal, regulatory, investor relations, marketing, and human resources) and work closely with external agency partners. The role requires scientific fluency, strategic thinking, excellent storytelling, strong media and digital expertise, and the ability to have strong attention to detail while operating in a fast-paced, growing biotech environment.

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 the infectious disease, antibody therapeutics, and biotechnology sectors—crafting and executing plans for media relations, digital/social presence, and storytelling
  • Work closely with the Chief Communications Officer and other senior executive team members to identify key messages, narratives, timing, and audiences (e.g., investors, analysts, media, patients, advocacy groups, partners, and employees)
  • Translate complex scientific, regulatory, clinical and business developments into compelling, accessible, accurate narratives tailored to diverse external audiences
  • Support the 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 and maintain relationships with key biotech/pharma trade and mainstream media, secure positive coverage, pitch and respond to media inquiries, coordinate with external PR agency as needed
  • Monitor external environment, media coverage, and emerging trends relevant to the company and industry
  • Oversee digital and social media strategy: ensuring consistent, compliant brand voice. Monitor metrics and optimize engagement
  • Create content across social media channels for corporate brand and disease education
  • Anticipate and manage external communications risks (e.g., clinical setbacks, regulatory decisions, competitive news), develop and execute response plans in collaboration with legal, regulatory, and HR
  • Lead budget planning and vendor/agency management for external communications activities.
  • Stay abreast of communications best practices in biotech, trends in media, digital channels, and evolving stakeholder expectations, and apply insights to enhance Invivyd’s external presence

Requirements:

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

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At Invivyd we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Here all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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