Communications Director Jobs in Massachusetts
Communications director jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in healthcare systems, higher education, biotechnology, and state government, with openings ranging from senior manager to chief communications officer. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Mass General Brigham, Harvard University, and Raytheon Technologies maintain communications teams at scale. The most in-demand specialties are crisis communications, executive communications, and digital content strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our MedCom Commercial team is expanding, and we’re looking for a driven Business Development professional to help us grow our footprint across the European market. This role is key to positioning our company as the preferred provider of post-approval medical communication services to biopharma and biotech accounts. You’ll be at the forefront of prospecting new opportunities—supported by a dedicated inside sales team—while building strategic relationships that elevate our brand and unlock long-term partnerships.
Whilst experience with MedCom services is desirable, it is not mandatory; if you have a solid background in the CRO space and excel at direct sales, we’ll provide full training on our MedCom service offering. If you're energized by growth, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-evolving space, we’d love to connect.
Summarized Purpose:
The Senior Account Director Business Development secures and retains business for PPD through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Positions PPD as a primary or preferred provider for Medical Communications work to be outsourced. Qualifies deals and develops proposals including defining the solutions and recommending pricing structures to meet strategic company goals. Serves as the primary contact until work is sold, then coordinates with the relevant medical communications area(s) to ensure a successful implementation. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and company on all business development activities and requirements. Gathers data on marketing trends and competitive products/services and pricing.
Essential Functions:
- Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal.
- Makes cold calls and client visits; maintain sales database; maintain cold call and client visit activity reports.
- Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; report and develop recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests.
- Mentors and trains junior level staff.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Scientific, sales and/or marketing background with concentration in pharmaceutical/biotech area.
- Direct sales experience in the CRO space is a must
- Experience in selling Med Com services is highly desirable
- Proven track record of developing mid- and high- level business contacts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, Bids &
- Contracts and Marketing, and follow-up to expand relationships and business opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing sales leads, making professional presentations,
- managing the sales process through close, and handling all aspects of contract negotiations.
- Understanding of sales automation systems and Microsoft Office programs.
Management Role:
No management responsibility
What we offer:
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD Clinical Research Services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Lead Account Manager based in North Carolina is $108,000.00–$180,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our MedCom Commercial team is expanding, and we’re looking for a driven Business Development professional to help us grow our footprint across the European market. This role is key to positioning our company as the preferred provider of post-approval medical communication services to biopharma and biotech accounts. You’ll be at the forefront of prospecting new opportunities—supported by a dedicated inside sales team—while building strategic relationships that elevate our brand and unlock long-term partnerships.
Whilst experience with MedCom services is desirable, it is not mandatory; if you have a solid background in the CRO space and excel at direct sales, we’ll provide full training on our MedCom service offering. If you're energized by growth, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-evolving space, we’d love to connect.
Summarized Purpose:
The Senior Account Director Business Development secures and retains business for PPD through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Positions PPD as a primary or preferred provider for Medical Communications work to be outsourced. Qualifies deals and develops proposals including defining the solutions and recommending pricing structures to meet strategic company goals. Serves as the primary contact until work is sold, then coordinates with the relevant medical communications area(s) to ensure a successful implementation. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and company on all business development activities and requirements. Gathers data on marketing trends and competitive products/services and pricing.
Essential Functions:
- Orchestrates RFP strategy calls, develops client proposals, prepares client presentations, and negotiates and closes contracts. Signs new business authorizations at or above assigned authorization goal.
- Makes cold calls and client visits; maintain sales database; maintain cold call and client visit activity reports.
- Ensures client satisfaction through periodic client contact; report and develop recommendations to address client dissatisfaction; respond to all client requests.
- Mentors and trains junior level staff.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Scientific, sales and/or marketing background with concentration in pharmaceutical/biotech area.
- Direct sales experience in the CRO space is a must
- Experience in selling Med Com services is highly desirable
- Proven track record of developing mid- and high- level business contacts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, Bids &
- Contracts and Marketing, and follow-up to expand relationships and business opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing sales leads, making professional presentations,
- managing the sales process through close, and handling all aspects of contract negotiations.
- Understanding of sales automation systems and Microsoft Office programs.
Management Role:
No management responsibility
What we offer:
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD Clinical Research Services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Lead Account Manager based in North Carolina is $108,000.00–$180,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications director jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive communications experience, with at least two in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience in media relations, executive communications, or corporate communications
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and agency relationships simultaneously
- Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats including press releases and digital content
- Experience in a Massachusetts-relevant sector such as healthcare, biotech, higher education, or state government
Communications Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications director in Massachusetts?
Most communications directors in Massachusetts follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, often from one of the state's many universities. There is no state-issued license required for this role in Massachusetts. Employers typically expect candidates to have built a portfolio of media placements, executive communications, or campaign work and to have held senior individual contributor or manager roles before stepping into a director position.
Which companies hire communications directors in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring communications directors in Massachusetts right now include CallMiner, Boston College, and Clark University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of major hospital systems, research universities, biotechnology firms, and state agencies means communications director roles appear across a particularly wide range of mission-driven and corporate organizations.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most communications director jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Amherst account for the largest share of communications director openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the majority of demand through its dense cluster of hospitals, universities, financial services firms, and technology companies, while Cambridge and Worcester add significant volume through their biotech corridors and academic medical centers, which maintain active in-house communications teams.
Are there remote communications director jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of communications director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and strategy-focused nature of the role. The functions most commonly offered remotely include content strategy, media relations, and executive writing support, while roles that require regular executive presence or on-site crisis management tend to be hybrid rather than fully remote.
How can I get hired as a communications director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior communications specialist, public relations manager, or content strategist role within a Massachusetts organization. Large Massachusetts employers in healthcare and higher education, including hospital systems and research universities, regularly hire communications coordinators and associates where strong writing, a journalism background, or a public affairs internship can substitute for years of experience. Building a portfolio of published work, press placements, or campaign results and pursuing an accreditation in public relations strengthens a candidate's case for accelerated advancement.
Where can I find and apply to communications director jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to communications director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from each listing.
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