Director, Public Relations and Communications

The Director, Public Relations & Communications will report to the VP, Investor Relations & External Communications.

EyePoint offers a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation of at least three days in the Watertown office but could be more at times as we approach upcoming critical milestones.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Director of Public Relations and Communications will drive strategic business initiatives through the planning, development, and implementation of public relations programs, external messaging and related activities. You’ll translate strategic priorities into impactful messaging, guide the organization’s public voice, corporate brand identity, and offer insights to refine overall communications efforts. The person in this role will lead the development of the strategy, operating plans, budget and execution of the public relations program and manage the external PR firm.

Individual Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a thoughtful public relations strategy to maximize the Company’s milestones and long-term value creation
• Lead the development of communication plans to target key stakeholders, including internal leadership and external audiences, ensuring consistent and clear communication of Eyepoint's value proposition.
• Work cross-functionally with Medical, Pre-Commercial, IR and HR to ensure consistency and accuracy of external messaging
• Monitor communications performance using data and analytics; report metrics and recommend improvements
• Manage digital presence, including social media and corporate website, to boost engagement and reach
• Maintain and update internal brand assets, templates, and presentation materials
• Write, edit, and develop high-impact content for key internal and external audiences; contribute to key communications deliverables
• Create audience-specific resources such as communications toolkits, talking points, Q&As
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align PR activities with marketing campaigns and medical communication activities and assist in reaching a variety of audiences
• Manage PR agency relationships, ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives and align with brand priorities
• Create quarterly media reports highlighting performance, coverage metrics, and opportunities for improvement
• Track results of PR campaigns and events to optimize future strategies
• Continually refine PR strategies to support evolving corporate goals and product innovations
  
  

Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, communicate effectively across teams, and meet deadlines
• Ability to conceptualize and deliver digital content combined with experience in social media
• Strong balance of strategic planning and hands-on content execution
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments
• Must have a "roll-up their sleeves" get things done work style understanding both tactical and strategic work are requirements
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and passion for delivering results
• Proficient in using analytics to assess and improve communications effectiveness
• Skilled in managing external vendors and agency partnerships collaboratively
• Maintains discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
  
  

Level Of Education Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Number of Years of Experience in the Function and in the Industry:

8–10 years of relevant experience in PR, communications, or related fields

In-depth pharmaceutical/biotech/life science industry experience

EyePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary offer is commensurate with EyePoint’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, market conditions, criticality of the role and internal equity.

The target salary range for this position is listed below:

Salary Range

$193,640—$244,453 USD

Envision Your Future

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to preventing blindness by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics.

The collective power of our values influences everything we do, and everything we do for you.

Transformational Innovation

We exist to change our patients’ lives through the power of sight. We are forward looking, embrace challenges with curiosity, and continuously seek to improve our products and ourselves by learning, problem-solving and pushing the limits of science and technology.

Unwavering Integrity

We recognize our responsibility to our patients, employees, and our community, and value the trust they put in us. We set a high ethical bar and expect responsible leadership at every level to ensure we serve those who matter most to us.

Compassionate Excellence

We believe that fun and excellence can coexist. We foster a culture where enjoying the work we do and caring for each other are as important as delivering exceptional outcomes.

Inclusive Collaboration

We strive to see through the eyes of others and work as one team. We appreciate one another’s differences and perspectives, and ensure everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to bring their ideas forward.

EyePoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.