Associate Director, Corporate Communications

The posting, as Disc Medicine wrote it

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director, Corporate Communications will play a central role in shaping and executing Disc’s corporate communications across all audiences and channels, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling messaging internally and externally. This individual will lead Disc’s corporate storytelling and manage key communications platforms, including press releases, corporate presentations, the company website, and social media. Working cross-functionally with leadership and internal stakeholders, they will ensure Disc’s narrative resonates with diverse audiences—ranging from media, investors, employees, and partners to patients and the broader healthcare community. As Disc prepares for and executes its first drug launch, this role will also support communications related to product launch and commercialization, including coordination of launch messaging, alignment of corporate and product narratives, and collaboration with commercial, medical, and regulatory teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and impactful communications throughout the launch lifecycle. The role will contribute to corporate visibility initiatives, media and public relations activities, and internal communications, while ensuring close alignment between communications efforts and Disc’s corporate strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• External Corporate Communications & Public Relations (~45%)
• Own the development of communications materials including press releases, corporate presentations, and Q&A documents from drafting to distribution
• Support and develop communications around launch and product commercialization, working closely with Commercial, Medical, and Legal functions to ensure compliance and alignment across disclosures
• Maintain Disc’s external communications calendar, including key milestones, announcements, and investor, industry and scientific/medical events; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and alignment across teams.
• Monitor news coverage to track industry trends, company coverage, and competitive developments, providing summary reports to leadership team.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with media outlets, responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and de

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decision-making in biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations, including work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to lead communications strategy and execution across multiple channels
• Proven ability to develop deep working knowledge of clinical programs and therapeutic landscapes
• Demonstrated success building relationships with media, key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders
• Experience managing social media channels and corporate websites
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to working teams and senior management
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to handle both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Strong communication skills, can comfortably lead meetings with mid/senior-level management
• Experience with employee communications and supporting communications for large change management initiatives strongly preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and internal parity.

Salary Range
$173,000 — $212,000 USD

Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit their resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.

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