Megan Humphreys
About Megan Humphreys
Megan Humphreys serves as the Senior Director and Head of Communications at Mirati Therapeutics, bringing extensive experience in corporate communications and public affairs across various sectors. Her previous roles include leadership positions at Pfenex Inc, Convé Communications, and Spectrum Science, among others.
Current Role at Mirati Therapeutics
Megan Humphreys serves as the Senior Director and Head of Communications at Mirati Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2022, operating from San Diego, California. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's communications strategy, which includes managing public relations, corporate communications, and brand messaging.
Previous Experience in Communications
Prior to her current role, Megan Humphreys worked at Spectrum Science as Senior Vice President from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of Managing Partner at Convé Communications from 2017 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she served as Head of Brand and Corporate Communications at Pfenex Inc from 2016 to 2017, and as Vice President at Signal Group DC from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Megan Humphreys earned her Master’s degree in Public Relations and International Relations from Syracuse University, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, which she completed from 2004 to 2007.
Experience in Public Affairs
Megan has extensive experience in public affairs, having worked as a Senior Account Supervisor at Accenture from 2012 to 2013 and as an Account Supervisor at Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2009 to 2012. Her work has involved managing brand campaigns for Fortune-level corporations and international NGOs, as well as cultivating policy changes through grassroots activations.
International Experience
Megan Humphreys has international experience, having worked with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2008. Her role focused on external relations within the Health Action in Crises team. This experience complements her background in regulated market communications across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and technology.