EyePoint is hiring: Director, Public Relations and Communications in Watertown

Overview

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.

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

Skills and Qualifications

• 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

Education and Experience

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

8–10 years of relevant experience in PR, communications, or related fields; in-depth pharmaceutical/biotech/life science industry experience

Compensation

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. Salary range: $193,640—$244,453 USD.

Company Values and Mission

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, EyePoint is 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.