Director, Brand & Communications
Formation Bio · New York, NY; Boston, MA
Posted about 3 months ago · $177,500 - $232,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Formation Bio's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Formation Bio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Formation Bio
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 29 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formation Bio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formation Bio.
About this role
The Director of Brand & Communications at Formation Bio will be responsible for shaping and communicating the company's narrative in the pharma and AI sectors. This role involves managing media relations, building relationships with key journalists, and developing strategic communications around the company's drug pipeline and brand initiatives. The position requires a strong understanding of the media landscape and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives across various platforms.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formation Bio as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years in brand, communications, or a related field
- Experience in media relations and external brand work
- Exceptional writing skills across various formats
- Deep knowledge of the media landscape in AI, biotech, and tech
- Ability to work directly with founders and translate vision into narrative
- High-ownership operator managing multiple workstreams with minimal supervision
Nice to have
- Background in product marketing or life sciences
- Experience with high-touch branded experiences
- Startup experience
What you get
- Total compensation range of $177,500 - $232,000
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous perks
Worth weighing
- Hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves navigating a highly regulated industry
- Expectations for managing ambiguity and multiple projects simultaneously
Summarised from Formation Bio's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Formation Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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