Science Writer

Circa - IPG DXTRA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic communications agency in New York seeks a Senior Manager of Scientific Communications. The successful candidate will be a strategic storyteller with a PhD and proven experience in PR or scientific communications. Responsibilities include creating engaging content for various platforms and advising teams on scientific information. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in PR/comms or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with social content creation in research/Pharma.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on scientific communications strategies.
• Create content for social channels and websites.
• Educate internal teams on the scientific landscape.

Skills

Strategic Storytelling

Dynamic Communication

Results-Driven Innovation

Collaboration

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

PhD in life sciences or equivalent

Job description

A smart, strategic, collaborative expert in science with a love for communications who wants to make a difference for clients and teammates alike. You have an outlook that is:

• Team oriented: “we” over “I”
• Positive and inspirational
• Energized and creative
• Humble and inquisitive
• Agile and adaptable

About us

A small, fast-growing agency with big reach. We have a simple but powerful belief: every patient, disease and therapy are different – therefore every message, stakeholder and challenge need to be approached in a unique way. We comprise:

• Storytellers
• Strategists
• Scientists
• Writers
• Designers
• Digital natives
• Creatives

About the role

As senior manager, scientific communications, you will provide counsel to internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately and creatively to define communications strategies and craft stories that resonate with key audiences: physicians, consumers and media. You will take the lead in creating content for various communications platforms, such as social channels, websites and medical congresses. Other key responsibilities include performing research and educating internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health service; providing counsel on navigating issues related to data; and working directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Strategic Storyteller: Adept at translating complex technical information into compelling narratives for scientific audiences, through both written and verbal channels, including presentations.
• Dynamic Communicator: Your verbal, written, and presentation skills are exceptional, allowing you to confidently convey ideas and foster collaboration.
• Results-Driven Innovator: You are a proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership, always seeking creative solutions and demonstrating flexibility to achieve goals.
• Collaborative yet Independent: You thrive in a team setting, readily contributing and adapting, while also possessing the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Intellectually Curious: You have a broad interest in scientific and health specialties and stay current with evolving digital and social media trends.
• Hybrid Commitment: You are able to work our hybrid schedule.

Credentials/Experience

• PhD in life sciences, PharmD, or equivalent
• 3-6 years of experience working for a PR/comms company; alternatively, experience in med ed, med ad/mktg, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with social content creation in research/Pharma; or in-house in the communications department of a university, research institute, scientific publication, pharma company, etc.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.