Director, Corporate Communications

CorMedix Therapeutics; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CorMedix Therapeutics, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, seeks a Director of Corporate Communications to lead integrated internal and external communications, excluding investor relations. The role translates complex scientific and business information into clear, compliant messaging for diverse audiences and partners cross-functionally to align with company priorities and values.

The Director reports to the Director, Strategic Operations, and will require in-person attendance on designated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in Communications, Public Health, Life Sciences, or Business.
• 5–8+ years in corporate communications within pharma or life sciences.
• Experience supporting corporate reputation, executive communications, and media relations.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company with rigorous disclosure standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with priorities and brand.
• Lead media relations, press releases, and proactive outreach for milestones and regulatory updates.
• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, HR, and Commercial teams for compliant messaging.
• Oversee internal communications, leadership messaging, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage executive visibility and communications across channels including LinkedIn and website.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Executive messaging

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Master's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Why CorMedix Therapeutics?

If you are interested in joining an entrepreneurial team, focused on bringing life-saving therapies to market for critical unmet medical needs, consider applying for a role at CorMedix Therapeutics. The culture at CorMedix Therapeutics is patient-centered where we feel a sense of urgency to solve some of the most pressing issues in hospital-based healthcare.

Company Description

CorMedix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening conditions and diseases in the United States. CorMedix is focused on selling and marketing products in institutional settings of care in the US and has field based medical and commercial infrastructure deployed in hospitals, clinics and infusion centers. Rezafungin is currently approved for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults. For more information visit: www.cormedix.com.

Position: Director, Corporate Communications

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Director, Corporate Communications to lead integrated internal and external, excluding investor relations, communications that strengthen corporate reputation, support business priorities, enhance company culture through employee engagement, and advance our scientific mission. This role develops and executes enterprise communications strategies across corporate storytelling, media relations, executive visibility, employee commitment, and key business initiatives within a highly regulated healthcare environment.

The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex scientific and business information into clear, compliant messaging for diverse internal stakeholders and partnering cross-functionally to ensure communications align with organizational objectives and values. This role reports to Director, Strategic Operations.

This role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey and requires in-person attendance at the corporate headquarters during designated in-office days.

Primary Responsibilities

Corporate & Strategic Communications

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company priorities, pipeline milestones, and brand positioning.
• Support corporate reputation initiatives and strategic messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop presentations, talking points, speeches, and leadership communications.
• Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all communication channels.
• Own corporate LinkedIn strategy and day-to-day management, including content calendar, company page presence, and executive visibility support.
• Own corporate website content strategy and ongoing updates, partnering with IT/design resources and outside vendors as needed to keep content current and on-brand.

Media Relations & External Communications

• In partnership with Investor Relations, draft and manage press releases related to clinical milestones, regulatory updates, partnerships, scientific data, corporate announcements, and company initiatives.
• Support proactive media outreach and rapid response communications.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and reputational risks.

Scientific & Stakeholder Communications

• Translate complex scientific, clinical, and corporate information into accessible and engaging communications materials.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Investor Relations, and Commercial teams to ensure compliant and aligned messaging.
• Assist in developing messaging for investors, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders.

Internal Communications

• Develop employee communications that support company culture, organizational alignment, and business transformation initiatives.
• Lead internal announcements, leadership messaging, town halls, intranet updates and employee engagement communications.
• Support change management and organizational communications efforts.

Crisis & Issues Management

• Support crisis communications planning and issues management activities.
• Help identify reputational risks and provide strategic communications counsel in sensitive situations.
• Assist in preparing communication materials and response strategies for high-priority issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Health, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• 5-8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, healthcare communications, or related field, including experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences company required.
• Proven experience supporting corporate reputation, executive communications, media relations, and internal communications initiatives.
• Experience translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company required, including familiarity with the heightened disclosure, accuracy, and review standards that apply to public company communications.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, HR, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms, media monitoring tools, and digital communication channels.
• Ability to independently develop high quality, polished PowerPoint presentations with structured flow.
• Experience supporting commercial biotechnology/pharmaceutical organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FDA regulations and healthcare industry communication standards.
• Experience supporting clinical milestone, regulatory, and investor communications.
• Knowledge of scientific communications and healthcare media best practices.

Work Location

• This role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey and requires regular onsite presence at the corporate headquarters on designated in-office days.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% as needed for business meetings, industry conferences, and company events.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: EXEMPT

EEO Statement

CorMedix is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation, and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting such conduct. CorMedix does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital/civil union/domestic partner status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.