Associate director communications relations

About Climb

Climb Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for patients with immune-mediated diseases. Our product candidates include, budoprutug, an anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody that presents us with an exciting opportunity given its broad potential applicability across a number of B-cell mediated diseases, including primary membranous nephropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, and immune thrombocytopenia and CLYM116, an anti-APRIL monoclonal antibody in development for IgA nephropathy.

At Climb Bio, our team has a knack for seeing what no one else sees—and a drive to achieve results no one expects. We believe that our combined strength conquers any summit, and our core values – Build Trust, Decide & Commit, Accelerate Impact, and Mark the Moment – guide how we work, collaborate and innovate. They reflect our commitment to patients, each other, and the pursuit of transformative science. We are looking for a Associate Director, Communications & Investor Relations to join our growing team.

This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing Climb Bio’s corporate narrative, coordinating investor and conference engagements, and managing the creation of high-impact materials that reflect the company’s science, strategy, and values. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that partners closely across functions and with external vendors to ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality communications. This role will report to the Chief Business Officer and work closely with the Leadership Team and Program Teams.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications

• Collaborate with internal experts to develop clear, accurate, and compelling content that highlights the company’s progress and differentiation.
• Drive the creation, drafting, and refinement of press releases, corporate decks, and the corporate website, ensuring alignment with company strategy, data, and messaging.
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional leaders and external partners; manage timelines and review cycles to deliver high-quality materials for investor and conference use.
• Coordinate issuing of press releases and upload of corporate presentations on the investor website.
  
  

Social Media

• Help shape and execute Climb Bio’s social media and external communications strategy in collaboration with leadership and external partners.
• Support content planning and drafting for corporate announcements, website updates, and event-related posts.
• Maintain a forward-looking communications calendar and ensure alignment across all external channels.
  
  

Investor Relations

• Support the development and execution of Climb Bio’s investor relations strategy, including preparation of investor presentations, Q&A materials, and messaging frameworks.
• Manage investor conference planning logistics: map quarterly conferences, oversee registrations, coordinate schedules, and track participation of key executives. Support non-deal roadshows.
• Manage development of materials and logistics for R&D spotlight events.
• Partner with leadership to prepare for investor meetings, conferences, and other key touchpoints.
• Maintain investor target and contact lists.
• Maintain and update analyst estimates, consensus, and market trends, and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Prepare Board and executive committee materials on investor relation activities.
  
  

Coordination & Project Management

• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring milestones and deliverables for IR and Communications initiatives are met.
• Facilitate alignment between internal stakeholders and vendors, helping to anticipate needs and proactively remove obstacles.
• Log, track and organize conference, investor, and communications activities to maintain a clear, comprehensive overview of external engagement. Manage the IR and Communications vendor relationship, drive and define meeting agendas and ensure deliverables are aligned with strategic priorities and on budget.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in biotech or life sciences communications, investor relations, equity research, investment banking, consulting, or corporate affairs.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex science into clear, engaging narratives.
• Strong project management and coordination abilities; comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.
• Experience managing external vendors and developing communication materials and corporate presentations.
• Proficiency with presentation tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Canva) and social media platforms.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a growth mindset and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  
  

This is a hybrid (3+ days/week) position will be based out of our Wellesley, MA office. Base salary offered may vary depending on the individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Life & Disability, 401k company match, generous paid time off, and equity.

For more information, please visit climbbio.com.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their resumes to [email protected]

Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, place of origin, religion, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and disability or any other federal, state, provincial or local protected ground.