Director, Ecosystem Development + Communications Watertown, Massachusetts

Director, Ecosystem Development + Communications

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Director, Ecosystem Development & Communications. A systems-minded ecosystem builder who knows how to turn vision into durable infrastructure, scaling communities, flagship convenings, and strategic partnerships into high-impact platforms. This role is for a leader eager to expand the genetic agency movement, amplifying Dyno’s influence while growing a sustainable, science-forward ecosystem at the forefront of gene therapy.

Job Type: Full Time

Location:

Watertown, MA

As Director, Ecosystem Development & Communications you will be responsible for building and scaling the movement of genetic agency, an individual’s ability to take action at the genetic level to live a healthier life, and GATC (see highlights from our inaugural GATC) into a sustainable, high-impact, “can’t miss” series of convenings and community infrastructure. You will also integrate and execute Dyno’s external communications across partnerships, executives, and strategic initiatives to amplify impact.

At Dyno, every role is mission-driven. Whether in science, engineering, operations, or business, each AAViator contributes to solving some of the most complex challenges in genetic medicine.

• Lead and execute Dyno’s genetic agency ecosystem strategy, translating vision into structured programming and measurable growth.
• Scale GATC into a high-impact, fiscally sustainable event series with increasing participation, repeat attendance, and diversity of organizations.
• Design and deliver participatory ecosystem experiences that create meaningful engagement and long-term community retention.
• Partner with Dyno executives to embed company priorities into ecosystem initiatives and external programming.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), strategic partners, and stakeholder communities.
• Integrate Dyno’s external communications across partnerships, agencies, and internal leaders to ensure cohesive, science-forward storytelling.
• Lead cross-functional and multi-vendor execution, acting as a systems integrator accountable for outcomes.
• Identify and implement scalable infrastructure (processes, platforms, vendors, and tools) to support ecosystem growth.
• Ensure fiscal discipline across ecosystem initiatives, including creative revenue strategies that preserve quality and independence.
• Continuously evaluate ecosystem impact and optimize strategy based on participation data, engagement metrics, and business outcomes.
• Work with urgency and adaptability, balancing innovation with execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, leveraging Dyno’s high-trust, high-impact culture to drive results.

• Proven success building and scaling ecosystems in B2B and/or science-adjacent environments.
• Track record transforming flagship convenings into repeatable, high-retention event series.
• Experience designing participatory experiences that drive measurable engagement and “FOMO.”
• Demonstrated ability to scale communities sustainably with fiscal rigor and creative monetization strategies.

• Experience leading external communications in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Ability to engage senior executives and strategic partners to drive high-impact communications initiatives.
• Strong scientific literacy; able to translate complex science into compelling narratives (gene therapy experience preferred but not required).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-vendor execution (agencies, consultants, internal stakeholders).
• Experience acting as a systems integrator with accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to partner with executives to translate priorities into concrete design features.
• Comfortable building the playbook while executing in ambiguity.

• Alignment with Dyno’s core values - We seek individuals who step up when things get tough, recalibrate when priorities shift, and thrive in a high-expectation environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset - you don’t just identify challenges; you find solutions.

• Direct gene therapy,…