Director of Scientific Communications & Strategic Growth

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Scientific Director of Communications and Strategic Advancement to lead communications, visibility, and donor narratives across genomics, autoimmunity, cancer, and immunotherapy initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent writing, and the ability to translate complex biomedical research into compelling materials for academic, philanthropic, media, policy, industry, patient, and public audiences.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in scientific, medical, or academic communications.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex biomedical ideas for diverse audiences.
• Experience with large grants, strategic proposals, and donor materials is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic communications and Mount Sinai visibility for genomics, immunology, and cancer initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership through media, articles, and public engagement.
• Lead or contribute to grants, center proposals, philanthropic materials, and strategic documents.

Skills

Scientific communications

Writing & editing

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Scientific Director of Communications and Strategic Advancement to lead communications, visibility, and donor narratives across genomics, autoimmunity, cancer, and immunotherapy initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking, excellent writing, and the ability to translate complex biomedical research into compelling materials for academic, philanthropic, media, policy, industry, patient, and public audiences.