Job Title: Director, Internal R&D Communications
Location: Boston (On-site 3 days/week)
Relocation Assistance Provided
No Fully Remote Option
About the Role:
Join our client’s dynamic R&D Corporate Affairs team as the Director of Internal R&D Communications.
This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of scientific communication within a leading R&D organization. You'll have the opportunity to shape the company’s global internal communications strategy, engage with diverse teams, and contribute to the mission of putting patients at the heart of everything they do. If you're passionate about science and storytelling and ready to take on a big, exciting role, we'd love to hear from you!
You will be a key player in evolving communication strategies, leading high-profile scientific events, and driving employee engagement through compelling scientific storytelling.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative communication strategies to engage R&D and broader corporate audiences.
- Create and deliver inspiring content that highlights the client’s scientific vision, leadership, and organizational achievements.
- Lead the planning and execution of high-profile scientific events to foster engagement across various leadership groups.
- Collaborate with the R&D Corporate Affairs team to develop and maintain their R&D communication channels.
- Proactively seek out and develop stories that align with the company's mission and values.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong background in drug discovery/development in the life sciences sector.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in conveying complex scientific information.
- Proven experience managing complex communication programs or campaigns.
- Ability to drive projects to successful completion in a matrix organization.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to change and respond appropriately.
- Hands-on approach to achieving milestones and resolving issues.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience communicating with large employee populations (500-1,000+).
- Background in large organizations such as big pharma, biotech, healthcare/medical research institutions, or large nonprofit healthcare organizations.
- Ability to tell broad, macro-level R&D stories, focusing on drug discovery ambitions and the overarching scientific narrative.
- Proactive in finding and developing compelling stories that resonate with the company’s internal audience.