Director, Ecosystem Development + Communications

The Role

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

How You Will Contribute

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.

Responsibilities:

* 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.

Basic qualifications

Ecosystem Development

* 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.

External Communications Leadership

* 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).

Project Leadership & Systems Integration

* 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.

Company Alignment

* 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.

Preferred qualifications

* Direct gene therapy, biotech, or techbio ecosystem experience.

* Deep network across regulatory, payer/provider, investor, or academic stakeholders.

* Growth marketing experience applied to community participation.

* Experience managing agencies, contractors, or direct reports.

* Familiarity with community and event technology stacks.

The Company

At Dyno Therapeutics, we are a high-energy, high-impact team on a mission to build high-performance genetic technologies that transform patient lives. Our team unites world-class molecular biologists, protein engineers, software developers, data scientists, and machine learning experts-all working together at the intersection of AI and genetic medicine.

Our culture is defined by three core values that guide everything we do:

* One Mission:
Everything we do is for the mission. We…