Partner 36, Communications Partner, Bio

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, including Menlo Park and San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $309,000–$360,000 annually, plus eligibility for carry, discretionary bonuses, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies from seed through growth stage across AI, bio and healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and American dynamism.

What you will do

• Partner with General Partners and the investment team to define communications strategies and advance brand platforms.
• Advise portfolio companies on brand marketing, media strategy, crisis management, and internal communications.
• Develop and execute campaigns across top-tier press, trade publications, podcasts, newsletters, content, social media, and events.
• Build relationships with media, content creators, and industry influencers to surface important narratives and opportunities.
• Secure speaking, writing, and other brand-building opportunities for partners and portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with the New Media team on network dinners, portfolio workshops, events, and broader brand initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate, executive, product, or crisis communications.
• Meaningful experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, including familiarity with clinical and regulatory milestones.
• Experience in both in-house and agency environments, with strong biotech, healthcare, and national media relationships.
• Proven ability to lead PR campaigns, crisis communications, brand-building initiatives, and complex executive-level communications.
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to translate clinical, regulatory, and other technical concepts into clear narratives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, advise founders and executives, build trust, and work effectively with diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave.
• Eligibility for the a16z carry program and discretionary bonus programs.
• Culture centered on long-term relationships, high standards, teamwork, diversity, empathy, and resilience.
• Equal opportunity hiring across diverse backgrounds and protected statuses.