Manager, Science Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Vice President of Communications

• Oversee strategic communications for Sabin’s vaccine product development and immunization science initiatives

• Assist in formulating strategic communications plans for Sabin’s technical efforts

• Execute and revise communications plans as dynamic documents

• Identify and craft narratives that showcase the impact of Sabin’s research, scientists, and collaborations

• Collaborate with researchers to convey scientific milestones, clinical trial advancements, publications, and research outcomes

• Simplify complex scientific ideas into clear, precise, and engaging content tailored for diverse audiences

• Support communications associated with outbreak response initiatives, investigational vaccine distributions, and emergency public health actions

• Generate written materials including feature articles, press releases, fact sheets, blog entries, website content, executive talking points, LinkedIn posts, and donor communications

• Work in conjunction with digital and creative teams to create videos, infographics, animations, and social media campaigns

• Coordinate media outreach for scientific announcements and significant conferences

• Ensure scientific communications are precise, evidence-based, and consistent with Sabin’s brand and editorial guidelines

• Track emerging trends in vaccine research and pinpoint opportunities to establish Sabin as a thought leader

• Participate in team initiatives such as monthly planning, audience development, and setting annual objectives

• Manage various priorities and adhere to tight deadlines

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, public health, communications, journalism, or a related discipline

• At least 7 years of experience in science communications, biomedical communications, health journalism, or research communications

• Experience in communicating product development, preferably vaccines, with a grasp of translational, clinical, and regulatory sciences

• Proven ability to convert complex scientific data into engaging, accessible content

• Proficiency with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams) and project management tools such as Smartsheet

• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across various formats

• Experience working collaboratively with scientists, clinicians, or technical specialists

• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to scientific accuracy

• Experience supporting scientific meetings, media relations, or digital science communication

• Understanding of the global health landscape and vaccine ecosystem

• Subject to a criminal background check

• Request for three professional references

• Verification of education/degrees

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible vacation leave

• Sick leave

• Options for short-term disability

• Options for long-term disability

• 10 federal holidays plus a winter break at the end of the year

• Employer matching 401(k) plan