ElevateBio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently.
The Role:
ElevateBio is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to develop and lead a proactive communications strategy for our growing, multi-site biotech/CDMO organization. This role will have a particular focus on transforming internal communications, helping employees understand our strategy, priorities, key initiatives, and how their work connects to the broader organization.
The Senior Director will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership and partner closely with People & Culture (P&C), Commercial and Marketing teams, and leaders across the company. This is a strategic yet hands-on role that will have one direct report on the communications team and oversee both internal communications and select external corporate communications.
Here’s What You’ll Do:
· Develop and execute ElevateBio’s communications strategy, with a focus on proactive internal communications that help employees understand company
strategy, priorities, business updates, and how their work connects to the broader organization.
· Advise senior leaders on messaging, audiences, timing, and approach; draft executive communications, talking points, presentations, announcements, and other high-impact communications.
· Build and manage internal communications channels and rhythms, including town halls, newsletters, leadership updates, employee announcements, editorial planning, and communications for organizational change and key initiatives.
· Partner with P&C, Commercial, and Marketing to align internal and external messaging, while overseeing select external corporate communications and PR activities such as press releases, corporate announcements, media relations, and corporate messaging.
· Measure communications effectiveness using employee feedback and data, adjust plans to improve impact, and lead and develop one communications team member while strengthening structure, discipline, and proactive planning within the function.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of progressive experience in corporate, internal, or strategic communications, ideally within biotech or life sciences.
· Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills, with the ability to translate complex business and technical information into clear, engaging communications.
· Demonstrated ability to develop communications strategies, exercise strong judgment, has professional maturity when working with sensitive or confidential information.
· Experience leading communications through growth and transformation, with a strategic yet hands-on approach to planning and executing high-impact communications strategy.
· Ability to influence without authority, build strong cross-functional relationships, create alignment among stakeholders, and bring structure, clarity, and consistency to an evolving environment.
· Experience managing and developing communications professionals.
The budgeted range for this position is $240,000-330,000. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 18+ years of progressive experience in corporate, internal, or strategic communications
- Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills
- Ability to translate complex business and technical information into clear communications
- Experience developing communications strategies
- Strong judgment and professional maturity with sensitive or confidential information
- Experience leading communications through growth and transformation
- Ability to influence without authority and build cross-functional relationships
- Experience managing and developing communications professionals
- Experience in biotech or life sciences
Elevatebio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles and no copays for in‑network mental‑health visits, alongside employer‑paid wellness platforms and fitness reimbursement. Together, these elements indicate robust healthcare support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with an employer match and immediate vesting, plus employer‑paid life and disability coverage and access to a 1‑on‑1 financial advisor. This combination signals solid long‑term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes fully paid parental leave, separate sick time and bereavement, and formal administration of federal and state leave programs. These provisions reflect meaningful support for new parents and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
ElevateBio is a technology driven company powering transformative cell and gene therapies today and for many decades to come. The company has assembled industry-leading talent, built world-class facilities, and integrated diverse technology platforms necessary for rapid innovation and commercialization of cell, gene, and regenerative therapies. The company has built an initial technology stack, including gene editing, induced pluripotent stem cells, and protein, viral, and cellular engineering. At the center of the business model is ElevateBio BaseCamp, a centralized R&D and manufacturing company that offers research and development (R&D), process development (PD), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) manufacturing capabilities. The company is focused on increasing long-term collaborations with industry partners while also continuing to develop its own highly innovative cell and gene therapies. ElevateBio's team of scientists, drug developers, and company builders are redefining what it means to be a technology company in the world of drug development, blurring the line between technology and healthcare. ElevateBio is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass, with ElevateBio BaseCamp located in Waltham, Mass.
