Head of Strategy and Communications

Head of Strategy and Communications

2445 Faber Pl, Ste 101, Palo Alto, CA 94303

PR & Marketing /

Full-Time /

On-site

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About Subsense

Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world's first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human-machine interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Subsense''s end-to-end communications and positioning strategy, ensuring alignment across all external channels and stakeholders
• Define the company narrative - translating deep, complex neurotechnology into a clear, compelling story for media, investors, partners, and the broader scientific and tech communities
• Own brand voice, thought leadership, and content strategy across digital, social, events, and press
• Set the category narrative for BCI, positioning Subsense as the field''s defining voice - not a follower of it
• Partner closely with founders, scientists, and business leads to align communications with company milestones and scientific progress
• Lead media relations and build high-value relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers across tech, science, and healthcare
• Monitor the competitive and market landscape to ensure our positioning stays ahead
• Manage external agencies and partners to amplify reach and execution quality
• Own the communications budget and measure impact with rigor
• Build and scale a world-class communications and strategy team as the company grows

What You''ll Bring

We're not looking for someone who "does marketing."

We're looking for someone who builds leadership, momentum, and reputation.

You bring:

• Proven experience in a senior communications, strategy, or marketing leadership role - ideally in deep tech, biotech, or complex science-driven industries
• A track record of building narratives for technologies without an existing playbook
• Exceptional ability to translate highly technical concepts into confident, world-class storytelling
• Strong relationships with or experience engaging media, investors, and scientific communities
• Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments where speed, ambiguity, and ownership are the norm
• Strategic thinking paired with a hands-on builder mindset
• Comfort operating at the frontier - high-stakes, high-reward, and genuinely unprecedented
• Fluent spoken and written English

$180,000 - $260,000 a year

Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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