VP, Communications

The posting, as Function Health wrote it

Company Overview
Function is how you manage your lifelong health. The mission is to empower 8 billion people to live 100 healthy years. We've created a new category in health. Named a TIME100 Most Influential Company. Raised $350M from investors ranging from a16z to Kevin Hart. We started with lab testing three years ago and are quickly building a full-stack health system.

Function now reaches over a million people owning their health in a new way — far beyond biohackers and health nuts. It's popular coast to coast, across a wide range of incomes. Function is $1 a day, for what could otherwise cost thousands and be accessible only to a select few.

We're growing our team very selectively. World-class talent only. You must be driven by the mission to materially impact how people live globally. The right person has a bias toward action and a growth mindset. There's no time to waste, and hard work is required. The reward is career-defining purpose and upside.

Role
Function Health is hiring a VP, Communications to build and lead our next-generation communications function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape how a category-defining health company shows up in the world — not through paid media, but by earning it. We're looking for a leader with a proven track record of keeping brands culturally relevant and top of mind over the long haul, with deep relationships across business press, cultural tastemakers, celebrity and influencer ecosystems, and the podcasters and YouTubers who now drive so much of the health and wellness conversation. You'll also own the full spectrum of corporate communications — from executive visibility and internal comms to navigating the specific credibility demands of medical and scientific communication — all in service of a consumer-first brand story. You will build and lead the team that makes this happen.

What You'll Own
Brand & Earned Media

• Own the earned media strategy that keeps Function Health consistently top of mind — securing and sustaining coverage across top-tier business, health, and lifestyle press, podcasters, YouTube creators.
• Leverage established relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at major business and consumer outlets, turning Function into a go-to source and story.
• Identify and act on cultural moments, trends, and news cycles where Function Health has a credible, timely point of view.

Celebrity, Influencer, Podcast & Creator Relations

• Collaborate with Talent and Creator to build and maintain direct relationships with leading podcasters, YouTubers, and digital creators in the health, wellness, and lifestyle spaces, securing high-impact appearances, interviews, and features.
• Partner with Marketing to integrate talent, influencer, and creator engagement into broader brand and launch strategies.
• Set standards for how the brand engages with press, talent and creators, ensuring alignment with Function's medical credibility and consumer trust.

Corpor
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ing a communications team and function from an early or evolving stage.

• Exceptional executive presence and judgment; trusted advisor to founders and C-suite.
• Sharp writer and storyteller who can move fluidly between a press pitch, an executive talking point, and an all-hands message.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in health, wellness, diagnostics, or a scientifically regulated consumer category.
• Experience communicating through hyper-growth, category-creation, or high-profile launch moments.

Reporting & Team
This role reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and will be a founding member of the broader Marketing & Communications leadership team. The VP, Communications will build their own team over time, with initial hiring priorities to be defined jointly during onboarding.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare. Work with us to make a difference in the lives of thousands, ensuring a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health .

Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com .