Director, Scientific Communications

Summary

Join our team as a highly skilled Director of Scientific Communications to foster external understanding of A-Alpha Bio's platforms, therapeutic programs, corporate strategy, and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in developing messaging platforms and managing communication strategies to reach diverse technical and lay audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience with life-science communications in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or a related industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy in the life-sciences industry
• Strong track record of effective scientific communication across multiple written and visual formats (demonstrated via portfolio)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, prioritization and project planning skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Impeccable attention to detail and an eye for written style and visual design
• Demonstrated ability to write, review, and edit for grammar, style, voice, technical accuracy, and coherency
• Proficiency with software tools (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as with publishing content via standard social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Twitter
• Experience developing highly polished deliverables with visual design elements, such as illustrations for slide decks, posters, and social media posts, either independently or supported by a designer
• Established media relationships with key biotech and technology publications and a track record of placing earned media in highly reputable outlets (demonstrated via portfolio)
• Proven management and leadership skills – including hiring, mentoring, goal setting, and performance management
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the leadership team to develop and execute an integrated communications strategy and refine the company’s messaging platform
• Collaborate with scientists and the leadership team to create high-quality written, visual, and hybrid deliverables that effectively communicate complex technical concepts for the appropriate technical or non-technical audiences – including slide decks, abstracts, manuscripts, white papers, posters, investor materials, FAQs, website content, press releases, social media posts, and more
• Collaborate across all departments to improve the speed and clarity of internal communication regarding recent technical achievements
• Develop and implement style guides and templates for various media types to improve the quality and consistency of communication across the company
• Cultivate relationships with key media contacts, draft press materials for major company announcements that align with corporate goals and communications strategy, and represent the company to the press
• Manage company social media accounts, working with Business Development and Human Resources to align the cadence and content of campaigns with the company’s strategic needs
• Be an effective leader, prepared to build and manage a high-performing communications team consisting of internal employees and external consultants
• Support achievement of broader R&D, Business Development, and corporate goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD/Master’s) in science or communications
• Experience with strategic and marketing communication in a biotechnology startup setting
• Experience with visual design and editing software and ability to develop highly polished graphics, illustrations, and other visuals for slides and posters and other media
• Experience managing content on a company website, including a regularly updated blog
• Familiarity with synthetic biology, protein engineering, and machine learning

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Flexible time off
• Equity in a fast-growing start-up