Empatica

Lead external communications strategy, develop corporate messaging, manage media relations, and advise leadership to enhance brand visibility and industry positioning. | 10+ years in communications or PR, strong storytelling skills, experience in healthcare or tech sectors preferred, proven media relations success, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. | Empatica Empatica is a full-stack digital healthcare company and a pioneer in digital biomarker development and continuous patient monitoring driven by AI. Our platform consists of medical-grade smartwatches, software, and physiological and behavioral digital biomarkers. Together they enable the continuous remote monitoring of human health across a range of conditions, through clinical-quality digital measurements. If you are looking to join a fast-paced growth environment and do meaningful work that can make a true impact in the world, then keep reading. About the role As the Director of Communications, you will lead Empatica’s external communications strategy, shaping how our company, technology, and impact are understood across healthcare audiences, including large pharma companies, hospital systems, clinicians, and patients. You will drive our brand visibility and position Empatica as a thought leader in digital health and wearable technology. The role works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support business growth, product innovation, and thought leadership in digital health. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with company goals and brand positioning Lead corporate messaging, narrative development, and brand voice across all external channels Oversee development of high-impact external content, including press releases, media materials, blog posts, executive bylines, presentations, and case studies Build and manage strong relationships with national, healthcare, technology, and trade media Drive proactive media outreach, press strategy, announcements, and executive visibility opportunities Identify and secure speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership opportunities for company leaders Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, including preparation for interviews, panels, and public appearances Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Clinical, Regulatory, and Leadership teams to support product launches, research publications, partnerships, and company milestones Manage agency partners and external PR vendors as needed Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategy Define and track key performance metrics for communications impact and regularly report results to leadership Some important details: This role will be based in our office in Boston, MA, with flexible options for partial remote working. As the ideal candidate for this position, you have: Background in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field 5+ years of progressive experience in external communications or public relations, including leadership responsibility Fluency in spoken and written English is a must Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills Experience in digital health, healthcare technology, or medical devices is a plus Proven success in media relations and securing coverage in top-tier and industry publications Experience advising executives and preparing spokespeople Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect communications efforts to business and growth outcomes Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment A firm sense of accountability, with a pragmatic and execution mindset Excellent communication and presentation skills Life at Empatica You will join a fast-growing, international, and diverse team of 120+ talented people who care passionately about what we do and the difference we are making in the world. You’ll get the opportunity to work directly with colleagues across all levels of the organization, no matter their seniority, and learn from the people that built the business and our products. If you jump on board, we can guarantee it won't be an easy ride, but it will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your career, one that will allow you to learn a lot, have true ownership of your work, and test your whole skillset on multiple projects which are helping thousands of people worldwide. Read our blog post and find out some reasons why we love working at Empatica. Inclusion & Diversity At Empatica we embrace diversity and inclusion. We have colleagues from 30 different countries, while more than 50% of our team is women (double the tech average!) We believe this makes Empatica a more exciting and stimulating place to work, and brings different points of view to the table while fostering a spirit of communication, collaboration, and care, where everyone’s opinion and thoughts matter. 🧠 Multiple opportunities to be challenged and step up your career in a fast-growth company in one of the hottest areas of tech 💰 Competitive salary 📈 Employee stock options - we want everyone who joins us to own part of the company and our success 📍 We have offices in Milan City Center and Downtown Boston 🏥 Health Insurance 🩺 Generous paid family medical leave 📊 401k Plan 🏋️‍♀️ Wellhub membership with access to gyms, online classes, personal training sessions, and nutrition plans 🤍 Membership for mental health and wellness platforms 🥗 Free healthy lunch every day 🤓 Free Kindle and books 🕰️ Flexible working hours 🧑‍🎓 Personal learning and development budget 👀 Much more…

Manage and coordinate multi-center clinical research projects, liaise with multiple stakeholders including pharma clients and data scientists, ensure project success and compliance, and drive operational execution. | 3+ years experience in project or clinical operations management, strong academic background in science, passion for technology and innovation, excellent planning and execution skills, and flexibility for travel. | Empatica Empatica is a full-stack digital healthcare company and a pioneer in digital biomarker development and continuous patient monitoring driven by AI. Our platform consists of medical-grade smartwatches, software, and physiological and behavioral digital biomarkers. Together they enable the continuous remote monitoring of human health across a range of conditions, through clinical-quality digital measurements. If you are looking to join a fast-paced growth environment and do meaningful work that can make a true impact in the world, then keep reading. About the role As a Clinical Program Manager, you will be the main driver behind two types of activities: managing Empatica's internal efforts in the clinical space, and monitoring and coordinating the data acquisition work in multi-center clinical studies. You will oversee the project management of research projects with our highest-profile pharmaceutical clients, and be the main point of contact responsible for ensuring the overall success of the project. Working together with the rest of the Clinical Operations team, you will: • Oversee and drive the successful execution of ground-breaking research projects • Coordinate the efforts of multiple stakeholders (data scientists from Empatica, pharma companies, clinical researchers) and keep everyone aligned and on schedule • Hold frequent check-ins with the client, representing Empatica among its highest-tier research and business clients • Ultimately, improve people's lives, via ensuring the successful delivery of new therapeutics and diagnostics Requirements As the ideal candidate for this position you have: • A strong academic background, preferably in science. A firm understanding of novel health technologies is mandatory • At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, although at Empatica we focus less on years of experience and more on talent. • A passion for technology and innovation • Genuine interest and motivation for Empatica's mission: to unlock a better, data-driven understanding of human health, and drive better outcomes for millions of people • Solid technical and practical expertise in leading complex operational and strategic projects • A firm sense of accountability, with a natural inclination for effective prioritization • A pragmatic and execution mindset Previous experience in clinical operations is not mandatory, but it is a plus (e.g. biomedical research administration or healthcare, bioengineering background, knowledge of bioethics, etc.). You and Empatica would be a perfect match if you are: • A very quick learner • Fun and easy to work with • A hard-worker and collaborative • A doer, with an excellent execution mindset • An outstanding planner, with excellent time management and multitasking skills • Focused on quality and excellence • Flexible in terms of working time and ability to travel • A problem-solving hustler who can take on any big or small project • Passionate about our products and our mission Life at Empatica You will join a fast-growing, international, and diverse team of 110+ talented people who care passionately about what we do and the difference we are making in the world. You’ll get the opportunity to work directly with colleagues across all levels of the organization, no matter their seniority, and learn from the people that built the business and our products. If you jump on board, we can guarantee it won't be an easy ride, but it will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your career, one that will allow you to learn a lot, have true ownership of your work, and test your whole skillset on multiple projects which are helping thousands of people worldwide. Read our blog post and find out some reasons why we love working at Empatica. Inclusion & Diversity At Empatica we embrace diversity and inclusion. We have colleagues from 28 different countries, while more than 50% of our team is women (double the tech average!) We believe this makes Empatica a more exciting and stimulating place to work, and brings different points of view to the table while fostering a spirit of communication, collaboration, and care, where everyone’s opinion and thoughts matter. Benefits • Multiple opportunities to be challenged and step up your career in a fast-growth company in one of the hottest areas of tech • Competitive salary • Employee stock options - we want everyone who joins us to own part of the company and our success • ️ We have offices in Milan City Center and Downtown Boston. And every summer, we hold an amazing beach retreat in Sardinia, Italy • Health Insurance • Generous paid family medical leave ️‍ • ️ Wellhub membership with access to gyms, online classes, personal training sessions, and nutrition plans • Membership for mental health and wellness platforms • Free healthy lunch every day • Free Kindle and books • ️ Flexible working hours ‍ • Personal learning and development budget • Much more…