Director of Genomics & Immunity Communications & Strategy

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a Scientific Director of Communications and Strategic Advancement to define a clear public voice for the Icahn Genomics Institute and Colton Center for Autoimmunity, bridging genomics, immunology, cancer, and translational science.

You will lead writing, storytelling, and donor materials across genomics, immunology, cancer, and immunotherapy initiatives, shaping messages for academia, philanthropy, media, policy, industry, and patient audiences.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in scientific, medical, or academic communications.
• Experience with large grants, strategic proposals, and philanthropic materials.
• Familiarity with genomics, immunology, oncology, autoimmunity, or immunotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a cohesive communications strategy for institutes and cancer/immunotherapy programs.
• Identify opportunities to elevate programs through media stories and donor engagement.
• Lead or contribute to writing grants, center proposals, and donor materials.
• Create high-quality presentation materials for leadership, donors, and partners.

Skills

Scientific communications

Exceptional writing

Media strategy

Social media

Grant writing

Presentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a Scientific Director of Communications and Strategic Advancement to define a clear public voice for the Icahn Genomics Institute and Colton Center for Autoimmunity, bridging genomics, immunology, cancer, and translational science.

You will lead writing, storytelling, and donor materials across genomics, immunology, cancer, and immunotherapy initiatives, shaping messages for academia, philanthropy, media, policy, industry, and patient audiences.