Ryan Flinn

About

Strategic communications professional with over two decades of experience in journalism and corporate storytelling. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, particularly in biotech, healthcare and emerging technologies. Whether crafting op-eds, building media strategies, pitching reporters, building out social media content or shaping brand voices, I help clients make an impact. Outside of work, I’m a dad, a competitive fencer and history buff who loves exploring ancient myths and uncovering connections to modern culture.

Experience

• Founder · In Like Flinn Communications06-01-2023

  As a communications consultant, I provide strategic advice and exemplary services to healthcare companies looking for media relations, social media strategy, content planning, internal communications and corporate branding. I also write articles as a freelance journalist for several medical journals.

• VP, Head of Communications · Kriya Therapeutics07-01-2022 – 05-01-2023

  Oversaw all internal and external communications for this gene therapy company as it sought to increase its visibility as a leader in the field: updated the company branding and messaging; expanded social media presence; earned CEO placement in media and podcast episodes; drove employee engagement on intranet, newsletters and monthly town halls. Oversaw all internal and external communications for this gene therapy company as it sought to increase its visibility as a leader in the field: updated the company branding and messaging; expanded social media presence; earned CEO placement in media and podcast episodes; drove employee engagement on intranet, newsletters and monthly town halls.

• Head of Communications · Resilience02-01-2021 – 06-01-2022

  I joined this fast-growing, high-profile company in its early stages, and rapidly established the communications function as Resilience expanded organically and through acquisitions. I guided the organization through a rebrand, launched and grew Resilience’s social media following, created multichannel content to tell the company’s story and built thought leadership platforms.

• Senior Director Corporate Communications · Audentes Therapeutics03-01-2020 – 02-01-2021

  Hands-on communications work: guided the company through a significant clinical trial crisis; expanded thought leadership efforts for senior executives; managed social media presence across multiple platforms; helped with talent recruitment, disease awareness and reputation.

• Innovation Communications Leader · Johnson & Johnson Innovation06-01-2016 – 03-01-2020

  Led communications efforts for J&J’s California Innovation Center: managed agency partners and teams to ensure content, press releases, conference attendances, speaking appearances and social media aligned with corporate strategy; launched several major media initiatives including a video series, podcasts and impact reports.

• Director of Earned Media · W2O Group (now Real Chemistry)05-01-2013 – 06-01-2016

  At W2O, I helped clients understand how the modern media operate, advised them on outreach strategy, and engaged the press on their behalf. I also guided clients through crises, product announcements, medical meetings, rebrandings, leadership changes, regulatory situations and other important milestones.

• Reporter · Bloomberg News02-01-2006 – 05-01-2013

  As the west coast biotech reporter for Bloomberg News, I wrote about companies from the biggest drugmakers to the newest startups. My articles detail what the latest trends were in health and drug development, merger and acquisition news, corporate strategy as well as human interest stories. My features appeared in Businessweek as well as on Bloomberg TV, The San Francisco Chronicle and other outlets. Prior to joining the biotech beat, I wrote features and general news for Bloomberg.

• Reporter · MergerMarket2004 – 2006

  Wrote about merger and acquisitions, corporate partnerships and strategic planning across several industries, including industrial, consumer and healthcare. Built a network of banking, analyst and corporate sources.

• Business Editor · The Hour Newspapers2000 – 2003

  Ran the business section of the Hour Newspapers by covering local events, profiling community businesses as well as large corporations based in the region. Wrote articles for the daily paper as well as weekly sister papers and a monthly real estate insert. Managed freelance columnists, placed wire copy and was acting managing editor of the newspaper at times, directing coverage and placement. Was in charge during Sept. 11, 2001 and during 2002 east coast blackout.

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