Scientific Communications

PositionOur client is seeking a highly versatile, strategic, and "hands-on" communications professional to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, you will be a key driver in executing internal and external communication strategies. We need a critically-minded individual with a positive, "can-do" attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a natural bias for action, and is ready to to think strategically one hour and roll up their sleeves to draft an intranet feature, manage a website update, or plan a photoshoot the next.The ideal candidate has a background in science but has built a career in science journalism and/or biopharma corporate communications. The individual is organized, detail-oriented and can work cross-functionally to develop flawless content across a range of communications channels.This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days expected onsite.DutiesProvide well-written and clear communications spanning intranet features, newsletters, social media, videos, and other engagement platforms.Proactively manage company intranet and external website updates. Support external communication campaigns.Coordinate photoshoots and film shoots.Provide ongoing creative ideas to ensure organizational messaging is forward-looking and innovative.Develop and foster relationships across the organization.Qualifications and SkillsBachelor's degree in a scientific field combined with professional experience or a degree in Communications or Journalism.5-8 years experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences. Agency experience is a plus.Adept at managing internal stakeholders and capable of juggling multiple projects while delivering high-quality, accurate communications to meet deadlines.Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills; proven ability to synthesize complex and sometimes voluminous content into clear, compelling messages, regardless of the subject matter.Comfortable working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, providing both counsel and hands-on execution.Understanding of confidentiality, sensitivity around material non-public information.Great attention to detail.Be a collaborative team player.Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop skills are a plus.