Senior Executive Assistant

Centre-For-Oncology-and-Immunolog; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Oncology and Immunology Limited in Hong Kong Science Park is seeking a Public Relations and Marketing specialist. You will maintain the Centre's website, manage social media, run digital marketing campaigns, and develop content for online and offline materials, collaborating with researchers to highlight scientific activities.

You’ll also plan events, support travel arrangements, and provide administrative help to senior management, with English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, English studies or a related field.
• More than 3 years of relevant experience in university/research centre setting with secretarial, content development and event management exposures.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Public relations/ marketing duties including website, social media, and content production.
• Plan and manage events such as symposiums and seminars, including logistics and sponsorship liaison.
• Administrative and secretarial support to senior management, calendar coordination and travel arrangements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team player

Organized

Detail-oriented

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, English studies or related field

Job description

Job no: 104534

Location: Hong Kong Science Park

Role type: Full time

Centre for Oncology and Immunology Limited

The long-term objective of the Centre for Oncology and Immunology is to employ novel functional screens, animal and cell models including organoids, immuno-oncology approach, as well as advanced genomic and proteomic techniques down to single cell resolution to identify novel “druggable” cancer targets for hard-to-treat malignancies. The ultimate goal is to develop therapeutics against these targets and to conduct clinical trials evaluating these drugs along with biomarkers with an eye to their eventual commercialization worldwide. Success in this venture will address pressing unmet medical needs and establish Hong Kong as a leading hub of innovative anti-cancer and immuno-oncology drug development.

Job responsibilities

1. Public Relations/ Marketing (40%)

• Maintain the Centre's official website by updating the content in a regular basis to ensure the site looks professional;
• Manage the Centre's social media channels (LinkedIn & Facebook) and maintain a regular posting schedule to build connections with the audience base;
• Implement digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing and social media advertising to raise the profile and enhance the reputation of the Centre;
• Compile and produce content for both online (social media platforms, websites) and offline communication materials for internal and external consumption;
• Collaborate closely with different research teams to develop engaging content related to the scientific activities of our researchers;
• Consolidate reports based on the PR activities of the year.

2. Event Planning (30%)

• Plan and execute a variety of company events, including symposium, seminar, external guest visits, etc;
• Provide a full range of support on event management, including organization, communication, logistics coordination among event teams, on-site assistance and catering;
• Assist to develop a range of event strategies to maximize the event's reach and drive attendance;
• Maintain positive relationships with industry sponsors and provide regular update to different stakeholders.

3. Administrative/ Secretarial Tasks (30%)

• Assist in a full spectrum of secretarial, administrative and clerical support to senior management whilst maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Coordinate and schedule various operational meetings; maintain and coordinate senior management’s calendar; prepare, record and disseminate calendar of events;
• Serve as a resource to communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external parties, including secretaries of senior management, government/ industry partners to exchange information, resolve issues or concerns and coordinate activities;
• Coordinate travel arrangements such as flight itineraries, hotel bookings, and accommodation for the management team as well as for special guests.

Qualifications and skills

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, English studies or a related field, preferably with more than 3 years of relevant experience in university/research centre setting with secretarial, content development and event management exposures.

They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and strong communication skills, team player, self-motivated, organized, detail-minded, hardworking, willing to learn new techniques, and able to work well in a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience in international communication across different cultures will be a merit.

The appointee shall work in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.