Director, Brand & Communications (AI Pharma)

Location: Hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in office in the New York City or Boston metro areas. Applicants in the Research Triangle, NC, and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Applicants must reside in these locations or be willing to relocate.

Total compensation: $177,500–$232,000, plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and perks.

Company

hirify.global is an AI- and technology-driven pharma company building platforms and capabilities to accelerate drug development and clinical trials.

What you will do

• Support media relations across legacy press, trade media, newsletters, podcasts, and other influential channels.
• Build relationships with journalists and media figures covering AI, biotech, pharma, technology, and founders.
• Develop communications strategy for pipeline drug assets, scientific and regulatory milestones, patient and policy initiatives, op-eds, and events.
• Partner with the Head of Brand & Communications and co-founders on executive positioning and thought leadership.
• Plan external brand initiatives, investor events, conferences, branded experiences, and talent-brand programs.
• Partner with Content and People teams while maintaining brand resources and building AI-powered workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in brand, communications, or a related field, ideally in-house at a technology company or VC.
• Experience with media relations and external brand work across press, Substack, X, podcasts, and related channels.
• Exceptional writing skills across press materials, op-eds, executive briefings, and brand narratives.
• Deep knowledge of media covering technology, biotech, pharma, and founder communities.
• Ability to work directly with founders and translate vision into external narratives with strong judgment.
• Demonstrated day-to-day experience with AI tools and systems.

Nice to have

• Background in product marketing, life sciences, or high-touch branded experiences.
• Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model in key US hiring hubs.
• Equity included in the compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits and generous perks.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI-driven drug development and faster delivery of new medicines to patients.