Director of Communications, Garner Health
$230-260k
+ Equity incentive
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Financial District, NY)
Data-powered doctor search tool
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Data-powered doctor search tool
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$230-260k
+ Equity incentive
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Financial District, NY)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform the healthcare economy, delivering high quality and affordable care for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership role within the healthcare or software sectors
- A proven track record of managing complex communications during periods of high growth or rapid change, such as a startup
- A robust portfolio of established relationships with Tier-1 business, technology, and healthcare trade journalists and influencers
- An understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including industry trends/dynamics and knowledge of the major players
- An exceptional ability to translate complicated and nuanced healthcare data and technical product information into accessible stories that resonate with external audiences
- A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback
What the job involves
- We are seeking an exceptional Director of Communications to join our Marketing team
- This role will report to the Chief Marketing Officer
- As Garner emerges from a period of rapid growth and limited public presence, the Director of Communications will play the driving role in developing and executing a communications strategy that introduces and defines our brand to both the general public and key stakeholders
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that drives improved brand awareness, accelerates go-to-market efforts, and supports talent acquisition efforts
- Lead all corporate reputation efforts, including media relations, crisis management, and the positioning of executive leadership as industry thought leaders
- Build compelling narratives that allow Garner to target key audiences, including employers, benefits brokers and consultants, health plans, healthcare providers, and talent
- Define and track key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of communication channels and continuously optimize Garner’s brand presence and share of voice
- Partner with our People/HR function to oversee internal communications programs that keep Garner’s employees informed and engaged as the company grows rapidly
- Partner with Finance and Legal teams to support investor relations
- This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare
Our take
An overworked US healthcare system has resulted in long waits and expensive prices, meaning that patients can't access the care that they need. Garner Health creates digital services that allow patients to find a medical expert that fits their specific needs, whatever their insurance circumstances are.
The startup provides an app that analyses local health-insurance claims history through AI. This data is used to recommend local medical professionals that will work with a patient's circumstances whilst providing direct communication channels for liaising. This helps patients to identify the highest-quality doctors and helps doctors improve how they practice medicine.
Despite other companies providing similar bespoke healthcare services, Garner Health shows a cutting edge by partnering with patient employers. This provides the financial incentive that employers must cover all or a portion of medical expenses, making healthcare financially accessible for all involved. The company has good funding at its back, and back in 2022 partnered with Marathon Health towards reducing the inefficiencies of specialty referrals.
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Insights
142% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2026
$118m
SERIES D
Dec 2021
$45m
SERIES B
Total funding: $179.3m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Garner for Garner (employees enrolled in a Garner medical plan gain access to the Garner benefit to find Top Providers and get reimbursed for eligible expenses)
- Hybrid and remote work
- Team meets twice each year to spark innovation and foster belonging
- Variety of social programs beyond work hours
- Equal paid parental leave (12 weeks) following the birth, adoption or placement of a child
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company match and immediate vesting
- Other financial benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts and mortgage assistance
Company HQ
Flatiron District, New York, NY
Leadership
Nick Reber
(CEO & Founder)Studied Mathematics at Brown before joining Bridgewater Associates as a Senior Investment Associate in 2006. Left Bridgewater in 2016 to join Oscar Health's Leadership Team. Founded Garner in 2018.
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