Director of External Partnerships
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of External Partnerships to join our rapidly growing lithium metal battery company. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for scouting, managing, and fostering new business opportunities and partnerships with key players in the battery industry, with a specific focus on expediting the path to commercialization.
As a member of the team, you will leverage your deep industry knowledge and network to identify and capitalize on potential partnerships, collaborations, and strategic alliances that align with our company's goals and vision.
Responsibilities:
Opportunity Development: Identify and cultivate opportunities for collaboration, joint ventures, and strategic alliances that support the company's mission and growth.
Partnership Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to scout, evaluate, and secure new business opportunities and external partnerships within the battery and lithium sectors.
Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, research organizations, technology developers, and other strategic partners.
Market Analysis: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team to drive strategic decision-making.
Negotiation & Deal-Making: Lead negotiations and facilitate deal-making for partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with company goals and securing beneficial terms.Cross-
Functional Collaboration: Work closely with CEO to align external partnership efforts with internal capabilities.
End to End Monitoring: Monitor and track the performance and outcomes of external partnerships to ensure successful execution and achievement of mutually beneficial goals.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic alliances within the battery or energy industry. Specific experience with lithium metal technologies is highly preferred.
Education: PhD in a relevant field is preferred, but not required. A strong technical background with experience in the battery industry is essential.
Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the battery industry, particularly in lithium metal and advanced battery technologies. Familiarity with market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging innovations is critical.
Networking Skills: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, research organizations, and external stakeholders in the energy and battery sectors.
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances that drive business growth.
Negotiation Expertise: Experience leading complex negotiations and closing high-value partnership deals.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Team Player: A collaborative leader who can work effectively with cross-functional teams, balancing external relationships with internal objectives.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Strong presentation skills
Strong knowledge of lithium metal batteries and battery supply chain
Established network within the battery, energy, and materials industries.
Proven success in identifying and securing business partnerships.
Experience with international partnerships and navigating global markets.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth.
We seek applicants from all backgrounds, communities, and industries.
We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experience, and abilities.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the desired qualifications.
Benefits:
Fully covered health and dental
Generous vacation time
Weekly company Grubhub allowance
MBTA pre-tax commuter benefit
Ability to grow
Vibrant and supportive team
How to Apply:
If you are a driven and organized professional ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced startup environment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Pure Lithium is an equal opportunity employer committed to unlocking innovation and achieving its mission with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Please see our website, ******************* for more information.
About Pure Lithium:
Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company led by inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin, and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, as full-time CSO. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, unlocking unconventional sources of lithium. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal vanadium oxide battery, a step-change improvement over today's lithium-ion technology in cell performance, cost, and safety. Additionally, the battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. For more information, visit ******************
Property Manager
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Looking for a career at a company that cares about you? Look no further! Come join our dynamic and multi-faceted Team! We are the go-to resource of sustained success for individuals, families, and the communities in which they live. Established in 1969 (as Rural Housing Improvement), we have supported the power and potential of communities for over half a century as strategists of community-wide well-being.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Property Manager at our affordable family housing complex in Townsend, MA.
Manage all aspects of property including but not limited to:
Fostering a positive, active, and collaborative relationship with staff, residents, vendors, and associated agencies.
Ensuring rent is collected on time.
Manage affordable waiting list and vacancy/turnovers.
Processing timely and accurate move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal program regulations.
Completion of annual or periodic unit inspections and monthly building inspections.
Resolving resident issues and conflicts in a timely manner.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD HAVE:
2+ years of experience as a manager for affordable housing or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledgeable with respect to affordable housing programs, including federally assisted, and all State and local housing regulations.
Time management skills and ability to prioritize a must.
Experience with business computer systems and software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, on-line database systems such as BostonPost.
Solid administrative, organizational, computer, marketing skills and resident relations skills.
Excellent customer service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask and work independently with attention to details.
Must be able to pass a CORI
WHAT WE OFFER:
Dynamic support Team. We work hard, work together, and have fun!
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Competitive Vacation and Sick time
14-paid holidays
403(b) plan Contribution and Match
Hybrid role and consistent flexible schedule
Internal Communications Manager
Communications Manager Job 23 miles from North Providence
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our Human Resources team at H&V. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee engagement, digital communications, social media, corporate meetings, change management, and transformation. This role is critical in ensuring effective communication across the organization, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting our ongoing transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement comprehensive internal communication strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Manage and oversee all internal communication channels, including intranet, email newsletters, social media, and digital platforms.
Plan, coordinate, and execute all-hands meetings and other company-wide events to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
Collaborate with senior leadership and HR to support change management initiatives and drive organizational transformation.
Create engaging and informative content for various internal audiences, ensuring messages are clear, concise, and aligned with the company's values.
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication efforts, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
Foster a culture of open communication and employee engagement through innovative and creative communication methods.
Provide guidance and support to other departments on internal communication best practices and strategies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal communications, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven experience with social media and digital communication tools.
Strong understanding of change management principles and practices.
Strategic Thinking
Business curiosity and acumen
Experience in Global Organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative communication solutions.
Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Director of Community Relations
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
The Role:
We are seeking a candidate for a full-time position of Director of Community Relations in our Boston office. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing existing partnerships between diverse communities in New England and our office and fostering new ones.
This position is highly visible, and the individual will work closely with the office team to ensure maximum leveraging of the benefits of community outreach across the spectrum.
Responsibilities:
· Identify, incubate, and facilitate potential and on-going cooperation between community partners and our office.
· Coordinate and lead our cooperation and engagement with local religious leaders, key organizations and foundations.
· Identify shared interests with community agencies and NGOs to create long-term collaboration.
· Manage proactive outreach to new organizations, strategic contacts, and potential allies.
· Plan and execute visits of Israeli dignitaries and experts in relevant communities.
· Advise the Consul General & Deputy Consul General on local community affairs.
· Monitor relevant media outlets and utilizing social media to achieve goals.
· Act as day-to-day liaison between contacts in each community and our office.
· Plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives and events relating to the local communities, including countering Anti-semitism and Holocaust remembrance.
· Remain up-to-date with community events, featuring topics and public figures of interest.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree.
· Eagerness to build relationships with local community organizations and their leadership across New England.
· Familiarity with the New England social ecosystem (including Jewish, interfaith, LGBTQIA+, and other diverse communities.)
· Works well as part of team but has the ability to self-motivate.
· Organized and engaging, a team player who can think outside the box and see the bigger picture.
· Proficient multi-tasker.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent writing and communication skills.
· Experience with community organizing, and event planning.
· Ability to represent the consulate effectively at community-based meetings and events.
· Familiarity with Israel- U.S. relations - an advantage.
Interested?
· Please send your application (Cover letter and CV) with the title “Director of Community Relations (Full name)” to **********************
· * The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.
· ** US citizenship only (Cannot hold dual Israeli and US citizenship).
Community Relations Manager
Communications Manager Job 13 miles from North Providence
An Unlikely Story is a premier Independent Book Store founded by Jeff Kinney, renowned author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! It's truly a magical space with retail, cafe, gifts and ample meeting and event space that hosts famous authors, celebrities and more!
They have a newly created role to fill as a Community Relations Manager working out of their Plainville location.
This position will be a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and would require being on site on occasional evening and weekend events.
Compensation of 70k base salary plus bonuses.
You will work with a creative, thoroughly passionate and engaged team in this amazing environment.
This role will manage a Marketing Coordinator and an Event Coordinator. Seeking a resourceful, outgoing and sales oriented person. This will involve outreach to corporations, school systems, non profits, etc. to make them aware of the B2B offerings of An Unlikely Story including meeting/event space, library sales, corporate books/training materials, etc.
Position Title: Community Relations Manager
Reports to: General Manager Job Category: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Community Relations Manager is responsible for shaping and managing the public image of An Unlikely Story. This role involves media relations, event promotion, community engagement, and reputation management to ensure our brand remains a cornerstone of the community and beyond.
The Community Relations Manager is responsible for overseeing planning, executing, and promoting company events to generate brand awareness, customer engagement, and lead generation, often by overseeing all aspects of event logistics, marketing campaigns, and post-event analysis, while aligning with the overall marketing strategy to achieve specific business goals.
The Community Relations Manager plays a key role in connecting the bookstore with our community and authors with readers by supervising the efforts of the marketing and events team (marketing coordinator and event coordinator).
The Community Relations Manager is responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with local businesses and schools. They will create and manage sales initiatives and develop additional strategies to maximize outreach and engagement. This person will oversee the revenue stream generated from these initiatives.
This person is responsible for overseeing the design and creation of marketing and publicity materials for promoting events and the store, including but not limited to press releases; in-store flyers, signs and displays; websites, social media and print advertising, and community outreach. The Manager is also responsible for overseeing the timely submission of claims for co-op reimbursement based on store marketing and publicity. This role involves media relations, event promotion, community engagement, and reputation management to ensure our brand remains a cornerstone of the community and beyond. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling, community outreach, and the literary world.
This is the perfect job for a book lover who is well organized, a good writer, comfortable speaker, and strong enough to lift some books!
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning and Execution (with the Event Coordinator)
* Assume a dynamic public relations role on behalf of An Unlikely Story that contributes to consistently positive and mutually beneficial relationships with publishers, authors, media personnel, the local community and other key contacts.
*Propose and effectively pitch ideas to publishers and authors to ensure that the Store offers events that are timely, engaging and set An Unlikely Story apart from its competitors. Utilize Edelweiss, publisher catalogues and grids to develop ideas for events and seek bookseller input.
* Select appropriate settings and locations that contribute to successful events and generate positive responses from attendees and authors. Determine how an event should be ticketed and utilize Eventbrite or other ticketing methods.
* Oversee the execution of all pre-event activities: from working with the event coordinator to prepare related orders of event book and backlist books; establish book quantity counts before and after events; create event tickets; coordinate email invitations and notifications; and notify booksellers of events and any ticketing procedures. Direct event staff and recruit volunteers when volunteers are needed.
* Identify community events that may have an impact on the store or need store assistance.
*Coordinate with the managers to ensure staffing is adequate for the event, bookstore and café. Coordinate and direct staff and volunteers to ensure that events run smoothly.
* Present events in a style that provides a unique customer experience - inspiring loyalty and return visits from our current customers and attracting new visitors to An Unlikely Story.
* Oversee the staff coverage, including appropriate hosts for the venue, and all set-up procedures to ensure that customers' service expectations are met. Host and introduce authors or ensure that the host is appropriately trained and prepared to introduce the author. Oversee all wrap-up procedures from overall clean up, to ringing up offsite sales to the collection of books for return or display.
Marketing & Promotion (with the Marketing Coordinator)
*Strategize, develop and execute PR campaigns to maximize attendance at major book releases, author event or seasonal promotions.
*Collaborate closely with the events team to ensure cohesive messaging and outreach. Work with the social media team to ensure consistent and engaging messaging across platforms.
*Market and promote all events by writing and distributing press releases; creating flyers and in store marketing materials using Adobe InDesign; distributing flyers; creating in-store monthly calendars; posting events to our website; creating email event blasts using Constant Contact and social media; and reaching out to specific groups & organizations as appropriate.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national media outlets.
*Coordinate media coverage and secure interviews for authors, staff, and key events.
*Design and create print advertising as needed for holiday catalogues, sponsorships and other general advertising.
*Assist in the design and creation of in-store signage for marketing promotions.
* Submit all event documentation to publishers to receive co-op credit and track credit received when needed.
* Re-confirm events with publishers, determine all author needs, coordinate autograph requests and collect customer data for marketing purposes, as generally required or may be necessary for specific events. Manage book inventory for events in conjunction with the event sign ups, and order additional books as needed.
Community engagement
*Represent the store at public forums, panels and local business associations.
*Partner with schools, libraries, and other organizations to create outreach programs and foster community connections.
*Monitor public perception of the store and address issues proactively.
*In collaboration with the General Manager: respond to reviews or customer inquiries that impact brand image, develop and implement plans for handling emergencies or sensitive situations, and serve as the spokesperson during crises when necessary.
Team Building and Management
*Lead and direct the Marketing and Events Team consisting of the Marketing Coordinator and the Event Coordinator. Providing coaching, training, and conducting reviews.
*Keep bookstore staff informed about store accomplishments, events and updates to maintain morale and cohesion.
* Provide constructive feedback on how the Store might be improved; be a positive contributing member of the management team; attend or initiate meetings, as required; volunteer support, whenever possible.
Post-Event Analysis and Reporting
* Report event results to the publisher and managers. Track and report monthly event metrics including sales, attendance, and staffing.
*Gather attendee feedback through surveys and post-event communications.
*Analyze event data to identify successes and areas for improvement.
* Assist customers and co-workers on the sales floor when needed.
REQUIREMENTS
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Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a concentration in communications, marketing, business administration or a related field.
Must have experience in PR, Marketing, Sales or Event Planning, preferably within the retail, publishing or related industries.
Must have two to four years of experience in community relations, sales, business development or public relations.
Must have two to four years of experience as a supervisor or manager.
Experience in outside sales or B2B selling preferred.
Must have graphic design experience, an eye for design aesthetics and be attentive to details.
Knowledge, Ability and Skills
Proficient in MS Word; Excel; Social Media; Constant Contact and Adobe InDesign and highly skilled in the use of social media.
Must possess exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on written communication skills and professional presence.
Must have outstanding organizational, time management and problem-solving skills and be attentive to details.
Must be able to think creatively and select or recommend events independently of outside requests.
Skills in managing one's own time and the time of others.
Ability to coordinate, organize and plan with extreme attention to detail.
Ability to deal tactfully, appropriately and effectively with the public.
Ability to attend and oversee events that occur at night or on weekends.
Associate, Employee Wellness and Benefits Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
The Wayfair Benefits team is currently seeking an entry level Benefits Associate to join our innovative Talent team. In this role you will be at the forefront of designing, administering and communicating our employee wellness programs and benefits offerings for our North American workforce. As the benefit and wellness associate you will play a key role in collaborating with internal teams, external vendors and employees ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives that support our commitment to employee well being and benefits related information.
What You'll Do:
Assist in planning, implementing, and promoting company-wide wellness programs
Coordinate with external wellness vendors to ensure seamless program execution.
Collect and analyze employee feedback to improve wellness offerings.
Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and other perks.
Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits and wellness programs.
Help onboard new employees by providing clear and concise benefits information.
Create and distribute engaging benefits-related communications via email, newsletters, intranet, and other internal channels.
Maintain the benefits section of the company's portal, ensuring that content is up-to-date and user-friendly.
Develop communication campaigns to increase awareness and participation in wellness and benefits programs.
Assist in preparing benefits utilization reports and wellness program metrics to track engagement and effectiveness.
Maintain accurate benefits and wellness program records in compliance with company policies and regulations.
Stay informed about regulatory changes (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) and assist with ensuring company benefits programs are compliant.
Support the annual open enrollment process, including preparation of materials and answering employee questions.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Talent, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating employee-facing content.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred but not required:
Internship or previous work experience in Talent, Benefits, or Communications.
Familiarity with wellness program design and employee engagement strategies.
Proficiency in Google productivity tools, Slack, Canva, and BrightSpot a plus.
Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair - and world - for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (***************************************** If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at *********************************.
Director, Scientific Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Who We Are: Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of people living with neurological and psychiatric disorders. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team.
What We Do:
We are advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy and depression. Our flagship azetukalner program represents the most advanced potassium channel modulator in clinical development for multiple indications. Building upon the positive results and compelling data from our Phase 2b "X-TOLE" study in adult patients with focal epilepsy, our Phase 3 epilepsy program includes multiple clinical trials evaluating azetukalner in patients with focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In 2024, we are planning to initiate a Phase 3 azetukalner program in major depressive disorder, based on topline data from our Phase 2 "X-NOVA" clinical trial. In addition, we are proud of the leading-edge science coming out of our discovery labs, including early-stage research programs that leverage our extensive ion channel expertise and drug discovery capabilities to identify validated drug targets and develop new product candidates. Backed by a strong balance sheet to support our growth plans, we continue to build a fully integrated, premier neuroscience company with strong discovery, clinical development, corporate, and commercial operations.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Director, Scientific Communications to join our team. The Director, Scientific Communications is responsible for developing and managing the strategic planning and execution of scientific communications tactics, medical communications initiatives, and scientific training materials. This individual provides oversight and assistance to Medical Affairs, internal partners, and external agencies to ensure completion of scientific communications projects in an efficient and timely manner that are medically and scientifically accurate. The Director is responsible for developing content for and planning activities related to the Scientific Communications plans for assigned projects. This individual is also responsible for collaborating with internal partners on conference strategy, scientific content development, and supporting cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, and Market Access. This individual will have proven leadership ability in a fast paced, multi-location environment and interact with all levels of internal staff, as well as external stakeholders, including, but not limited to Opinion Leaders, Advisory Boards and Committees.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Scientific Communications and will be located in the Boston, MA, USA location. This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; we may consider other remote locations for an exceptional candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage/lead the development of a cross functionally aligned scientific communication platform for assigned disease state areas and investigational products, including crafting of lexicon and scientific narrative; ensure consistency of scientific narrative across Medical Affairs materials.
* Manage/lead the development of scientific\medical content and support for Scientific Communications activities such as internal scientific trainings, advisory boards, medical booth assets, medical symposia content, and field medicine resources.
* Collaborate with the Medical Affairs leadership team to develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies, objectives, and plans aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements in relation to scientific/medical communications.
* Ensure all scientific/medical communication content is regularly updated, accurate, and readily available for external use by identifying and leveraging the most appropriate communication channels.
* Prepare, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
* Apply effective project management skills to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables within budget.
* Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs leadership, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Legal, Discovery, Field Medical, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs.
* Researches and applies knowledge of therapeutic areas and compounds to projects and planning.
* Build and maintain project timelines, communicate project status to stakeholders and anticipate and mitigate risks to timely delivery.
* Represents Scientific Communications function on interdepartmental operational teams.
* Coordinate the review, approval, and other applicable activities related to the development of scientific communication projects.
* Responsible for assuring scientific accuracy in scientific communications.
* Manages relationships with external medical communications agency service providers.
* Establish strong working relationships with external experts.
* Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
* Some international travel may be required.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* PhD, PharmD, MD, or other recognized doctorate level education with supporting applicable health science background.
* 7+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong medical or scientific background. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
* Must have 5+ years of management experience in scientific communications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including the development of scientific/medical communication strategy/plans, as well as experience developing and executing scientific/medical content and managing scientific/medical activities for congresses.
* Therapeutic experience in and knowledge of neuroscience (epilepsy) strongly preferred. Additional therapeutic experience in psychiatry is a plus.
* Previous experience managing Value and Access/HEOR scientific communications.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company.
* Previous launch experience in neuroscience or psychiatry strongly preferred.
* Be science and data driven while at the same time, creative and flexible in strategic thinking and problem solving.
* Strong writing skills as related to scientific communications and medical education.
* Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of trends and new information in the profession.
* Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills required.
* Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent writing and presentation skills.
* Experiences with emergent and innovative technology is a plus.
* Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary.
* Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
* Proven ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.
* Ability to work in a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in Boston office per week)
The base salary range for this role is $221,500 to $231,400 USD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.
Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-& long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions.
Xenon encourages time to rest and re-charge through vacation, personal days, sick days, and an end-of-year company shutdown. Xenon highly values employee development and has an expanding Training, Learning & Development program, including a Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees.
As part of our hiring process, Xenon conducts background checks for finalist candidates. The types of checks conducted will vary depending on the relevance to the position.
US positions only: Xenon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in all states in which we hire. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.
To apply for this position, click Apply Now to complete the application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applicants, only those chosen for interview will be contacted.
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Director, Scientific Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Who We Are:
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of people living with neurological and psychiatric disorders. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team.
What We Do:
We are advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy and depression. Our flagship azetukalner program represents the most advanced potassium channel modulator in clinical development for multiple indications. Building upon the positive results and compelling data from our Phase 2b “X-TOLE” study in adult patients with focal epilepsy, our Phase 3 epilepsy program includes multiple clinical trials evaluating azetukalner in patients with focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. In 2024, we are planning to initiate a Phase 3 azetukalner program in major depressive disorder, based on topline data from our Phase 2 “X-NOVA” clinical trial. In addition, we are proud of the leading-edge science coming out of our discovery labs, including early-stage research programs that leverage our extensive ion channel expertise and drug discovery capabilities to identify validated drug targets and develop new product candidates. Backed by a strong balance sheet to support our growth plans, we continue to build a fully integrated, premier neuroscience company with strong discovery, clinical development, corporate, and commercial operations.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Director, Scientific Communications to join our team. The Director, Scientific Communications is responsible for developing and managing the strategic planning and execution of scientific communications tactics, medical communications initiatives, and scientific training materials. This individual provides oversight and assistance to Medical Affairs, internal partners, and external agencies to ensure completion of scientific communications projects in an efficient and timely manner that are medically and scientifically accurate. The Director is responsible for developing content for and planning activities related to the Scientific Communications plans for assigned projects. This individual is also responsible for collaborating with internal partners on conference strategy, scientific content development, and supporting cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, and Market Access. This individual will have proven leadership ability in a fast paced, multi-location environment and interact with all levels of internal staff, as well as external stakeholders, including, but not limited to Opinion Leaders, Advisory Boards and Committees.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Scientific Communications and will be located in the Boston, MA, USA location. This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; we may consider other remote locations for an exceptional candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage/lead the development of a cross functionally aligned scientific communication platform for assigned disease state areas and investigational products, including crafting of lexicon and scientific narrative; ensure consistency of scientific narrative across Medical Affairs materials.
Manage/lead the development of scientific\medical content and support for Scientific Communications activities such as internal scientific trainings, advisory boards, medical booth assets, medical symposia content, and field medicine resources.
Collaborate with the Medical Affairs leadership team to develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies, objectives, and plans aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements in relation to scientific/medical communications.
Ensure all scientific/medical communication content is regularly updated, accurate, and readily available for external use by identifying and leveraging the most appropriate communication channels.
Prepare, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
Apply effective project management skills to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables within budget.
Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs leadership, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Legal, Discovery, Field Medical, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs.
Researches and applies knowledge of therapeutic areas and compounds to projects and planning.
Build and maintain project timelines, communicate project status to stakeholders and anticipate and mitigate risks to timely delivery.
Represents Scientific Communications function on interdepartmental operational teams.
Coordinate the review, approval, and other applicable activities related to the development of scientific communication projects.
Responsible for assuring scientific accuracy in scientific communications.
Manages relationships with external medical communications agency service providers.
Establish strong working relationships with external experts.
Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
Some international travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD, PharmD, MD, or other recognized doctorate level education with supporting applicable health science background.
7+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong medical or scientific background. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must have 5+ years of management experience in scientific communications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including the development of scientific/medical communication strategy/plans, as well as experience developing and executing scientific/medical content and managing scientific/medical activities for congresses.
Therapeutic experience in and knowledge of neuroscience (epilepsy) strongly preferred. Additional therapeutic experience in psychiatry is a plus.
Previous experience managing Value and Access/HEOR scientific communications.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company.
Previous launch experience in neuroscience or psychiatry strongly preferred.
Be science and data driven while at the same time, creative and flexible in strategic thinking and problem solving.
Strong writing skills as related to scientific communications and medical education.
Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of trends and new information in the profession.
Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills required.
Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Experiences with emergent and innovative technology is a plus.
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary.
Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.
Ability to work in a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in Boston office per week)
The base salary range for this role is $221,500 to $231,400 USD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.
Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-& long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions.
Xenon encourages time to rest and re-charge through vacation, personal days, sick days, and an end-of-year company shutdown. Xenon highly values employee development and has an expanding Training, Learning & Development program, including a Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees.
As part of our hiring process, Xenon conducts background checks for finalist candidates. The types of checks conducted will vary depending on the relevance to the position.
US positions only: Xenon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in all states in which we hire. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.
Director, Medical and Scientific Communications (MSC)
Communications Manager Job 47 miles from North Providence
The Director, Medical and Scientific Communications is a high visibility role within PharmaEssentia collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to generate high quality and scientifically rigorous medical information, communication resources and peer-reviewed publications. This key member of the Medical Affairs team will provide communications for our approved product in polycythemia vera (PV) as well as our investigational pipeline products.
The Company:
It's not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You'll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let's transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in Europe and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.
Key Responsibilities:
The Director, MSC is responsible for 4 major functions within the Medical Affairs team at PharmaEssentia:
Creation, revision and approval of medical content to support field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team.
Creation, revision and approval of medical content for medical information including standard response letters for medical information requests, medical resources on our corporate website, booths at key medical congresses.
Development of publication projects (abstracts, meeting presentation and manuscripts) in collaboration with internal and external authors.
Oversight of the Medical Information Call Center
Essential Functions Include:
Develop and maintain content (e.g., slide decks) for field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams for assigned product(s), through management of vendors and/or direct content creation. Lead projects through the medical content approval process.
Develop and maintain medical information resources including standard response letters for medical information requests, medical resources on our corporate website etc, through management of vendors and/or direct content creation. Lead projects through the medical content approval process.
Represent PEC as medical information lead at medical information congress booths.
Oversee our Medical Information Call Center vendor (reconcile activities and approve invoices)
In collaboration with key stakeholders within Medical Affairs, lead the medical communications activities at key medical congresses, including the development of medical and/or therapeutic area booth panels, other booth materials, meeting summaries to internal audiences, and post-meeting slide reviews to internal audiences through agency management and direct content development; ensure all materials undergo the appropriate medical content approval process.
As assigned by the medical communications lead(s) for assigned product(s), responsible for the overseeing the development of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts from PEC-sponsored clinical trials and other PEC-sponsored research, through management of vendors.
Collaborate with biostatistics and other clinical stakeholders to provide direction for analysis plans for the development of post-hoc analyses utilized in publications and other medical content creation.
Collaborate with clinical lead(s) for assigned products for the development and implementation of a comprehensive publication plan.
Build effective partnerships with all internal stakeholders, US and global for successful execution of activities, including publication planning.
Establish strong working relationships with authors and other external experts.
Manage day to day interactions with publication agencies and participate in vendor selection activities.
Assist medical communications leads in the management of all financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects, including external vendors.
Coordinate publication reviews and integration of reviewer comments of assigned publication projects.
Ensure that all developed materials are reviewed and appropriately signed off according to PEC Policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain archive of approved materials within the appropriate management system.
Assist in the review of assigned publications for medical accuracy, fair balance, and ensuring adherence to PEC policies and good publication practice.
Ensure all assigned PEC-sponsored publications are developed according to PEC publication policy and good publication practice, including published guidelines (e.g., GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT).
Support development of scientific communications plans and oversee execution of tactics both internally and externally.
Develop and expand scientific proficiency in assigned therapeutic area(s).
Prepare, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
Evaluate study data from tables and listings.
Participates in department initiatives/projects
The Director, MSC reports into the Senior Director, Medical Affairs
Required/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects, some with tight deadlines
Ability to manage external vendors for completion of medical information, scientific communications and publications.
Knowledge of the operation of Medical Information Call Centers
Ability to create and manage the creation of high-quality documents that effectively and clearly convey scientific data, properly identify/target the audience for each document, and communicate clearly and concisely
Experience in strategic publication planning and execution of publication plans.
Knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines and medical writing guidelines (e.g., GPP3, ICMJE, CONSORT).
Demonstrated experience interacting with and collaborating with external experts; ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing external agencies.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
Understand clinical trial research, the drug development process, and GCP requirements, and have experience with reviewing clinical trial data.
Prior medical writing experience preferred.
Proficiency with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as databases such as PubMed.
Manage direct reports.
Travel will vary, up to 20%.
Required/Preferred Education, Licenses and Experience:
Advanced scientific degree (Doctorate degree preferred: PhD, PharmD, or MD).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical medical communications / publications, or at a medical communications agency in a medical director role. Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Director, Product Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.
Director, Product Communications
We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and driven Director, Product Communications to work with the Senior Director of Product Communications on communications strategies and programming that support brand and therapeutic area business objectives for our VYVGART franchise and immunology pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, is eager to learn, and will share the Company's passion for bringing our transformative therapies to patients. The Director, Product Communications will report to the Senior Director of Product Communications, partnering closely with external communications and the IR/Corporate Communications team and work across the company with commercial partners, medical affairs, patient advocacy and clinical collaborators, and with external agency partners. This is a hybrid position based in Boston.
Your Role
· Create and implement comprehensive PR strategies to advance goals for VYVGART, including data readouts, product launches, and ongoing product communications.
· Work closely with marketing, clinical development, regulatory, patient advocacy and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with product strategies and business goals.
· Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to create and execute product launches and key product milestones (congresses, publications, regulatory events).
· Develop press releases, media kits, Q&A, blog posts, and other communication materials that effectively convey product value and benefits.
· Work with patient advocacy and patient experience teams to identify and train patient and other product spokespeople for media and other speaking and public engagements.
· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry publications; pitch story ideas and manage press inquiries.
· Analyze and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and media coverage to continuously improve strategies.
· Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for effective PR messaging.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in public relations or communications in the healthcare or biotech sector, including experience executing product campaigns.
· Proven track record of successful media placements and campaign execution.
· Knowledge of biotech products, industry trends, and regulatory environments.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
· Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment.
· Ability to work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects.
· Demonstrated experience advocating for projects and influencing teams beyond your control.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Travel Required
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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at ****************. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.
Director of Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
1910 Genetics is a Series A stage biotechnology company that is pioneering a novel Input-Transform-Output (ITO™) platform as the first ever horizontal AI infrastructure for drug discovery.
In a crowded space with hundreds of AI drug discovery companies, 1910's ITO™ platform is differentiated by:
Modality agnostic drug discovery: our platform is capable of designing both small molecule and large molecule therapeutics across all disease areas, with an initial focus on neuroscience, oncology, and autoimmune diseases.
Proprietary massive multimodal data, which overcomes the data scarcity problem that prevents frontier AI models from being utilized for drug discovery.
Multi-AI agent systems that include a robust collection of frontier AI/ML models, each of which works in a task-oriented manner to achieve the multi-parameter optimization problem of drug discovery and development.
A state-of-the-art (SOTA) fully-automated, high throughput wet laboratory in the premier Boston Seaport District for both data generation for AI model training as well as validation of the safety and efficacy of drug candidates that are outputted by our frontier AI models.
An unprecedented partnership with Microsoft, which positions 1910 as the only biotech/pharma company leveraging Azure Quantum Elements, a groundbreaking, AI-driven, high performance computing (HPC) cloud architecture for advanced AI.
Bespoke conversational AI chatbots that provide a customer friendly UI/UX to access our platform for specific drug discovery tasks.
Being the only biotech company helping pharma companies integrate 6 core areas of AI infrastructure.
Role Description
Develop and implement a crucial communications strategy and establish a cadence of communication that improves the transparency and perception of 1910 as a pioneer in biology discovery, drug discovery & development, and machine learning, by highlighting our science, milestones, and the 1910 team
Frame the way we communicate about the leading edge science happening at the intersection of biotech and tech -- across all 1910 channels and voices
Ensure consistent and accurate representation of the company's mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy in all communications
Manage our external media partner and own the overall content calendar; partner with this excellent team to support content creation, in partnership with Corporate Development, Strategy, and IR colleagues which includes drafting/updating of corporate communications materials including press releases, Management Q&As, social media content, fact sheets, interview briefs, and talking points
Maintain 1910's corporate communication vehicles, including ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the corporate website and corporate presentation
Create and execute on social media channels, as well as monitor metric analyses.
Create consistent corporate messaging in preparation for company milestones, medical conferences, investor conferences, and other events
Support best practices on scientific communications planning, including managing a calendar of key academic conferences, and submission dates, and work with 1910's scientific leadership, publications committee, and project management teams to ensure strong execution and disclosure cadence
Monitor industry and competitor developments and prepare proactive and reactive plans as needed
Partner with functional leaders and subject matter experts to manage a clear and compelling corporate narrative that articulates our principles, mission and core values
In partnership with the People team, develop an effective employee communications strategy that strengthens employer branding, recruitment, employee engagement, and company culture
In close collaboration with the Legal team, People team and other leadership teams as appropriate, support preparations and execution of issues management when needed
Streamline and bring consistency to all internal communications channels
Support executive communications internally and externally
Collaborate with cross-functional team members on externally-facing scientific materials for research meetings and presentations
Push the boundaries on how stories are told to different audiences who are coming in with different experiences and perspectives
Qualifications
At least 10+ years of communications experience in a healthcare/biotechnology company, with experience leading communications functions within a publicly traded company including disclosure rules and regulations; high tech experience is highly desired
BA/BS degree required; advanced degree a plus
Proven ability to speak the language of a drug discovery and biotechnology company and ability to simplify and ably communicate complex scientific concepts to external audiences
Understanding of FDA and other regulations impacting healthcare communications
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain relationships with company executives, media, patient advocacy organizations and other internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop high-quality communications materials that are aligned with company goals and messages, including press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and Q&A documents
Flexibility, adaptability, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work diplomatically and tactfully with others
Effective resource management to determine reliance on internal vs. external resources
Proven ability to establish internal communication and change management best practices
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Diversity and Inclusion (1910's Promise)
At 1910, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. 1910 is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While 1910 supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive compensation package
Above market benefits
Generous vacation and parental leave
Super cool team building activities
Great colleagues
Director, Product Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.
Director, Product Communications
We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and driven Director, Product Communications to work with the Senior Director of Product Communications on communications strategies and programming that support brand and therapeutic area business objectives for our VYVGART franchise and immunology pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, is eager to learn, and will share the Company's passion for bringing our transformative therapies to patients. The Director, Product Communications will report to the Senior Director of Product Communications, partnering closely with external communications and the IR/Corporate Communications team and work across the company with commercial partners, medical affairs, patient advocacy and clinical collaborators, and with external agency partners. This is a hybrid position based in Boston.
Your Role
· Create and implement comprehensive PR strategies to advance goals for VYVGART, including data readouts, product launches, and ongoing product communications.
· Work closely with marketing, clinical development, regulatory, patient advocacy and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with product strategies and business goals.
· Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to create and execute product launches and key product milestones (congresses, publications, regulatory events).
· Develop press releases, media kits, Q&A, blog posts, and other communication materials that effectively convey product value and benefits.
· Work with patient advocacy and patient experience teams to identify and train patient and other product spokespeople for media and other speaking and public engagements.
· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry publications; pitch story ideas and manage press inquiries.
· Analyze and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and media coverage to continuously improve strategies.
· Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for effective PR messaging.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in public relations or communications in the healthcare or biotech sector, including experience executing product campaigns.
· Proven track record of successful media placements and campaign execution.
· Knowledge of biotech products, industry trends, and regulatory environments.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
· Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment.
· Ability to work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects.
· Demonstrated experience advocating for projects and influencing teams beyond your control.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Travel Required
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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at ****************. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.
Director, Product Communications
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.
Director, Product Communications
We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and driven Director, Product Communications to work with the Senior Director of Product Communications on communications strategies and programming that support brand and therapeutic area business objectives for our VYVGART franchise and immunology pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, is eager to learn, and will share the Company's passion for bringing our transformative therapies to patients. The Director, Product Communications will report to the Senior Director of Product Communications, partnering closely with external communications and the IR/Corporate Communications team and work across the company with commercial partners, medical affairs, patient advocacy and clinical collaborators, and with external agency partners. This is a hybrid position based in Boston.
Your Role
* Create and implement comprehensive PR strategies to advance goals for VYVGART, including data readouts, product launches, and ongoing product communications.
* Work closely with marketing, clinical development, regulatory, patient advocacy and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with product strategies and business goals.
* Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to create and execute product launches and key product milestones (congresses, publications, regulatory events).
* Develop press releases, media kits, Q&A, blog posts, and other communication materials that effectively convey product value and benefits.
* Work with patient advocacy and patient experience teams to identify and train patient and other product spokespeople for media and other speaking and public engagements.
* Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry publications; pitch story ideas and manage press inquiries.
* Analyze and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and media coverage to continuously improve strategies.
* Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for effective PR messaging.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in public relations or communications in the healthcare or biotech sector, including experience executing product campaigns.
* Proven track record of successful media placements and campaign execution.
* Knowledge of biotech products, industry trends, and regulatory environments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects.
* Demonstrated experience advocating for projects and influencing teams beyond your control.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Travel Required
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At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing your application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the candidate selection process please contact us at ****************. Only inquiries related to an accommodation request will receive a response.
Principal Product & Partnerships Communications Manager
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing - and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
We're looking for an exceptional Senior Product & Partnerships Communications Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy to elevate Samsara's product portfolio, with a strong emphasis on our AI solutions. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and strong writing skills to effectively communicate the value of our products and partnerships to external audiences. You'll collaborate closely with the teams across product, marketing, and partnerships to ensure consistent and impactful messaging that drives brand awareness, engagement, and growth. You'll also play a pivotal role in generating positive media coverage and fostering relationships with key industry influencers and journalists. This is an exciting opportunity to shape communications for a high-growth organization with a vibrant culture. You'll work alongside dynamic, visionary leaders who are passionate about driving innovation and making meaningful impact.
This is a remote role based in the United States.
You should apply if:
You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact-helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to support product launches, updates, and lifecycle management.
Craft clear, engaging, and persuasive messaging for different audiences, including customers, press, and industry influencers.
Position key executives as thought leaders in the industry through speaking opportunities, byline articles, and industry events.
Lead communication initiatives that highlight the value of strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with the Partnerships team to craft messaging around new and existing partnerships, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and business goals.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the industry.
Secure media coverage for product launches, partnership announcements, and other key company milestones.
Develop a variety of communication materials, including press releases, blog posts, social media content, presentations, case studies, and thought leadership articles. Ensure all materials align with the brand voice and support our overall business objectives.
Partner with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success) to align messaging and ensure consistency across all communication channels.
Provide support for internal communications related to product updates and partnerships.
Track and measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns and initiatives. Use analytics to assess reach, engagement, and impact, and optimize future strategies accordingly.
Develop and execute communication strategies in response to any product or partnership-related issues that could impact the brand's reputation.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, with a focus on product communications, partnerships, or B2B communications.
Strong understanding of product marketing, partnership development, and the ability to translate technical product features into compelling, accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to craft clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
Proven track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing, and Partnerships, with strong leadership skills in managing initiatives end-to-end.
Ability to think strategically about how communications can drive business objectives and how product and partnership messaging can align with broader marketing campaigns.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in communications or business are a plus.
An ideal candidate also has:
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup or tech environment; SaaS experience is strongly preferred.
Samsara's Compensation Philosophy: Samsara's compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$124,040—$221,500 USD
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email ********************************** or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com' or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io'. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
Communications Director
Communications Manager Job 34 miles from North Providence
Job Details Trustees of Thayer Academy - BRAINTREE, MADescription
Reporting to Thayer's Chief of Strategic Marketing & Communications and working collaboratively with departments across the School, the Communications Director is responsible for effectively promoting Thayer's name and reputation to prospective families, current parents/guardians and students, alumni and their relatives, donors, the media, and the local community.
The manager oversees a dedicated department that produces a wide range of internal/external print and digital communications, coordinates public and media relations, defines and maintains common editorial and graphic standards across school communications, and manages Thayer's relationships with freelancers and vendors specializing in photography, videography, graphic design, printing, marketing, and web design/maintenance.
Daily tasks include overseeing the School's website (including analytics reporting and search-engine optimization efforts); editing emails, newsletters, and socials; serving as editor and writer for the Academy's news feeds and magazines (published twice yearly); and managing the creation and production of many other publications and communications pieces, including videos, brochures, press releases, signage, invitations, and programs.
Role responsibilities
Oversee department of four full-time staff (copywriter & editor; graphic designer; video & photo specialist; and a social media & website manager) and one part-time staff (graphic design support), managing all project loads & schedules
Serve as a writer and editor for Thayer Magazine, a twice-annual print & digital publication sent to prospective families, current parents and guardians, alumni, friends, and other supporters
Edit internal & external communications for administrators & faculty across campus (everything ranging from admission emails to advancement office print & digital pieces)
Oversee the management of Thayer's website and communications-led micro-websites
Oversee management of all of the Academy's photo & video assets, including the schedules & projects assigned to our in-house visual media director and freelance photography & videography team.
Manage search-engine optimization efforts & regularly monitor our Google My Business account/Google Knowledge Panel & Google results, scrubbing them as needed
Oversee tracking of the school's Google Analytics & regularly analyze data trends over months/years to determine which pages need adjustment or tweaking & where our traffic is coming from
Serve as the School's social media strategist, overseeing the social media manager's efforts on social media (primarily on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn) and the visual media director's efforts on video channels (primarily YouTube), providing analyses on the effectiveness of posts and video collections
Support the photography & video specialist's efforts in sourcing new content ideas, securing student participants, creating storylines, and writing scripts for videos, as well as helping to direct video production as needed
Work with technology and advancement offices as needed on account management and other web-related projects, such as data integrations related to our student, parent/guardian, faculty/staff, and alumni directories
Oversee & maintain Thayer's relationships with a host of freelance photography, videography, graphic design, printing, marketing, and web vendors
Oversee production of print/digital projects for advancement & admission offices, creating production schedules for each & managing each from conception to delivery of hard copies/final files
Serve as media coordinator, building the school's press list & overseeing distribution of press releases on major school initiatives & regular reports such as student honor roll
Assist with the communications team's coverage of school events during the day, as well as some weekends and evenings.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Communications or a related subject (master's degree preferred)
Writer/content generator with excellent oral communication skills who is comfortable interviewing everyone from a new Thayer student to senior administrators
5+ years' experience in publication production, project management, graphic design, print/paper specs
Experience in community & media relations
Knowledge of & comfort with web content management systems, mobile apps & basic HTML code
Experience using Adobe Suite to manage multimedia assets & design projects
Experience developing & directing an integrated social media strategy
Ability to work collaboratively with many different offices and constituencies throughout the school community
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to oversee the department's work related to documenting school events & coordinating media coverage
Application Information
Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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Director of External Manufacturing, CMC
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
Aktis Oncology is a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of a new class of targeted alpha radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumor cancers. Founded and incubated by MPM Capital, the company has developed proprietary platforms to generate tumor-targeting agents with ideal properties for alpha radiotherapy. Designed for high tumor penetration and long residence time, Aktis Oncology's molecules will quickly clear other areas of the body, thereby maximizing tumor elimination while minimizing the side effects of treatment. This approach would enable clinicians to visualize and verify target engagement prior to exposure to therapeutic radioisotopes.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of External Manufacturing to oversee and manage all aspects of external manufacturing operations of peptide conjugates to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to support the company's strategic objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and execute strategies for selecting, negotiating, and managing contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to align with company objectives
* Build strong relationships with CMOs to ensure long-term partnerships and effective communication
* Oversee day-to-day management of CMO relationships, including performance monitoring, production planning, and issue resolution
* Support technology transfer and scale-up activities for new products
* Ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory compliance
* Partner with Quality Assurance to monitor CMO compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements
* Lead resolution of operational challenges, deviations, and supply disruptions
* Monitor budgets and drive cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
* Work closely with internal teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs) to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of manufacturing activities
* Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to drive innovation and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
* 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in leadership role managing CMOs
* Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing, testing, and controls, of solid-phase peptide manufacturing
* Experience with the manufacturing of peptides and proteins
* Demonstrated understanding of cGMP requirements and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) governing
* Proven experience in managing tech transfers, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing.
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset
* Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong desire to be part of a mission‐oriented company leading transformative change for patients
* Proven demonstration of transparent communication and fostering open and diverse debate.
* Ability to work with agility and manage ambiguity
* Personifies positive energy and exemplifies respect
Aktis Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Aktis Oncology is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, employees, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
Director of Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
At Tufts Medicine, you'll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that's accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.
Director of Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
New England Eye Center at Tufts Medicine
The Department of Ophthalmology at Tufts Medicine is actively seeking a Director of the Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery service at the New England Eye Center at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. The Director is responsible for ensuring that clinical services provided are in accord with the Department's mission, vision, values, and goals. The individual will provide clinical administration and supervision of the division in collaboration with the Department Leadership. We are interested in an individual with an entrepreneurial outlook and positive attitude who is enthusiastic to build a division and contribute to the greater department. A desire to develop a niche area of practice would also be welcomed and supported.
Who you are:
* Medical doctor with approved residency program training in Ophthalmology and Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery fellowship subspecialty training.
* Board certification in Ophthalmology.
* A respected physician in good standing with outstanding professional credibility and personal integrity.
* Experience directing and managing a group of individuals.
* Demonstrates strong commitment to and interest in the duties and responsibilities of the position.
* Demonstrates ability for teamwork and collaborative problem-solving using an analytical and systematic approach.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to provide leadership to learners, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Specific Position Duties:
The Director of the Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery service will provide oversight and commitment in the following areas:
* Oversight of divisional operations to facilitate a robust outpatient clinical and surgical practice.
* Oversight of Cornea faculty, providing mentorship and career development guidance.
* Commitment to resident and fellow education.
* Commitment to basic or clinical science research.
* Oversight of the subspecialty call schedule, holiday/meeting coverage, and subspecialty consultation service.
* Accountability for clinical and surgical performance with routine review of available metrics and service adjustments to maximize productivity in pursuit of demonstrable, progressive quality improvement.
* When necessary, proctoring and/or monitoring of a physician's performance.
* Patient safety and quality assurance of clinical services with development and implementation of improvement measures when needed.
* Monitoring and enhancement of patient satisfaction scores for the division.
* In conjunction with the Chair and Administrative Director, investigation of patient relations concerns.
* In conjunction with clinical manager and nursing leads, compliance with medical center and regulatory requirements.
* Partner with the Chair and Development office to foster and enhance philanthropic opportunities.
* Represent Department on medical center and school of medicine committees as designated by the Chair.
Why join our team:
Our ophthalmologists are distinguished clinicians, educators and researchers who cover the full spectrum of visual health, from routine to complex care. The Department features innovative ophthalmic technology to complement our physicians' expertise, putting us on par with the most advanced eye centers anywhere. We facilitate over 90,000 ambulatory care visits a year and perform over 8,000 surgeries a year, providing diagnosis and treatment in all subspecialties of Ophthalmology including cataracts, corneal disorders, refractive disorders, glaucoma, oculofacial plastic and orbital disorders, and vitreoretinal disorders. Diagnosis and monitoring of treatment are facilitated by over seventy state-of-the-art ophthalmic devices. Together, we provide superb ophthalmic care for our patients.
Compensation:
Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. A Tufts University School of Medicine appointment will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications.
Location: The New England Eye Center has locations in Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, and Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Boston is a highly desirable location to work and live. This historic city is known for its outstanding academic institutions, excellent public and private schools, miles of coastal and island beaches, proximity to New Hampshire and Vermont mountains for skiing and outdoor activities, local arts and cultural attractions including the Boston Symphony, Museum of Fine Arts, and professional sporting teams with the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, New England Patriots and Revolution. In addition, the city offers a vibrant nightlife of restaurants, theaters, and other activities. It is serviced by Boston Logan International Airport.
Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Michael Martin, Senior Physician & APC Recruiter at *********************************.
Who We Are:
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at *************************.
Director, External Innovation Precision Medicine
Communications Manager Job 39 miles from North Providence
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - Waltham The Director External Innovation, Precision Medicine will lead the development of new partnerships with external companies to advance precision medicine. This role involves leading cross-functional teams through evaluation, due diligence and negotiations for new opportunities and external collaborations.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:
* Gain in-depth experience in precision medicine (oncology, infectious disease, respiratory, immunology, other) which is continuing to grow. The rapid approval of diagnostics has paved a novel regulatory path for specialty disease areas like infectious disease/COVID-19.
* Gain a cross-portfolio perspective and develop strategies that require systematic deployment of PM solutions to accommodate the competitive landscape in PM and propelled by the exponential innovation occurring in the PM space (technology advancement, multiplex biomarker development, utilization of AI/ML, digital/computational pathology and development of novel & digital endpoints)
* Contribute to development of precision medicine partnering strategy including (i) evaluation and recommendation of external companies to support novel technologies; (ii) new areas of science to, pilot collaborations; (iii) maximize use ensure alignment of precision medicine strategy with broader R&D focus and vision.
* Support the Head of External Innovation Precision Medicine in the following activities: (i) Identification, sourcing, outreach and assessment of innovative business and partnering opportunities for precision medicine in support of GSK's pipeline; (ii) Develop strategic plans to support the building of business cases for external Precision Medicine BD opportunities; (iii) Cultivate and grow GSK Precision Medicine partnerships with diagnostic and technology platform developers to support to advance research, clinical development and/or commercial programs.
* Tackle a wide range of projects and competent in working from early development through late-stage Precision Medicine opportunities, which may include clinical labs, implementing new collaboration business models to enable global access to diagnostic testing technologies
* Develop skills in leading matrix teams (i.e. R&D, Commercial, Legal, BD, Finance, IP, etc.) successfully through complex internal and external engagements and be ready to conduct impromptu and formal briefings with senior management (through the governance structure at GSK or otherwise)
* Build capability of working across all levels of R&D and commercial for Precision Medicine. Working closely with Head, External Innovation, Precision Medicine, members of extended Precision Medicine LT, job holder will present developed, proposals and opportunities to governance boards as required.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
* B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences
* 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, within a diagnostics setting (or diagnostic company experience) and the application of PM/CDx tools
* 5+ years precision medicine experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotech industry
Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
* M.S., Ph.D. in life science and/or MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
* 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, within a diagnostics setting and the application of PM/CDx tools
* 7+ years precision medicine experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry
* Experience with governance procedures relevant to strategy development and deals, including BD (e.g. CDAs, Deal Flow, delegation of authorities, due diligence etc.)
* Experience developing strategy and problem solving in drug and diagnostic development, translational science and clinical development (R&D), including oversight and delivery; experienced in working in an intense, rapidly evolving environment with an entrepreneurial approach to external relationships.
* Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals; Proactive mindset that bridges ideas to realizable and deliverable solutions, and can help move both internal and external stakeholders to quickly solve problems
* Proven experience re: navigating multi-faceted organizations with repeated success; tenacity and resourcefulness, routinely capable of displaying a measured, proportionate and calm approach under pressure
* Ability to set strategies/tactics that are aggressive, but realizable
* Previous scientific background to communicate scientific and business information in a succinct and impactful manner and experience working with internal & external stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required - with experience communicating with senior leadership.
* Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are essential.
* Wins followers with a positive and energetic approach to work and life.
* Acts decisively and independently; must have confidence to provide clear direction to make strategic and tactical decisions and prioritize effectively. Knows when to seek leadership buy-in & guidance.
* Drives accountability and empowers teams to make decisions to drive projects while knowing when to step in to remove obstacles and influence a course correction.
* Flexibility and ability to work well with ambiguity and remain calm in intense situations
* Gravitas and experience to create a positive relationship with third parties; customer focused - able to consider customers' (internal and external) needs while seeing the "bigger picture" i.e. can customize support according to the priorities and needs
* Must be able to uncover pivotal issues/opportunities and solutions
* Experience with data analytical skills and ability to ascertain salient points from large amounts of information
* Experience in strategic leadership - build commitment for current and future needs based on analysis of priorities, opportunities and risks
#LI-GSK
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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Director of Donor Relations
Communications Manager Job 4 miles from North Providence
As a senior member of the Advancement & Alumni Relations team, the director of donor relations is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive donor relations program to promote interaction with donors at all levels to enhance overall fundraising by strengthening and sustaining relationships with donors through illustration of impact, gratitude and recognition.
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Essential Job Functions
* Designs, manages and executes a comprehensive donor relations strategy to strengthen past and current donor relationships with the university
* Manages the process for gift acknowledgments, designs endowment reports, and partners with the Development team in creating donor strategies for engagement and stewardship
* Partners with key stakeholders to develop gift agreements that meet donor intent and further the mission of the university
* Identifies and leads donor cultivation and recognition events to enhance the donor experience; designs and implements donor recognition for the giving societies programs
* Partners with the campus community to identify and leverage opportunities to enhance a prospect or donor experience
* Supports the Chancellor and executive leadership team to support their donor cultivation and recognition activities
* Identifies donor interests and strategizes to translate interests into a meaningful donor stewardship experience
* Serves as primary liaison to external agencies, foundations and funders to maintain accurate and timely responses and reporting
* Researches and stays abreast of industry trends in stewardship and identifies new innovative methods that can be implemented at the university
* Partners with university colleagues to ensure that deliverables on donor-funded initiatives are met and in alignment with the terms of the gift
* Prepares and monitors departmental budget
* Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
* Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
* Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of a bachelor's degree
* Moderate amount of experience working in donor relations and stewardship program development, impact report and gift acknowledgment writing, project management or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Director, HEOR Publications (Hybrid-Boston)
Communications Manager Job 41 miles from North Providence
The Director, HEOR Publications will provide strategic direction and operational leadership within the Global Medical function. The Director of Publications Operations is accountable for developing and maintaining the publications SOPs, working instructions, playbook and training materials in accordance with GPP4 and industry standards; leading DataVision in Medical Affairs partnering effectively with Digital and Technology team, DTE to keep a single source for tracking and reporting publication status including the development of a knowledge management system. This role is also responsible for managing publication managers and medical writing excellence for HEOR (Health Economics Outcomes Research) Publications.
This role serves as a Publications SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Global Medical to work closely with the Global Medical Leads, who own the publications strategy in the strategic planning and execution of publications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supports the overall execution and tracking of the publication plans collaborating successfully with other functions
* Ability to successfully drive change and build a new capability with high visibility in the organization.
* Clear understanding of current publication environment, ICMJE, GPPE and other global guidelines related to publications, and transparency standards.
* Develops and maintains Policy, SOPs, Playbooks, Training for Publications at Vertex.
* Responsible for Datavision in Medical Affairs
* Responsible for developing the tracking and reporting system for publications and works with DTE on the development of the roadmap for an end-to-end Knowledge Management System to integrate all aspects of scientific communication, publications planning, execution and utilization.
* Provides expert operational/business process input for all publications related deliverables.
* As a people manager, managing a team of publications managers in the organization, this role may have financial accountabilities and human resources responsibilities for assigned staff.
* Develops and drives continuous improvements around training needs and impact measures
* Provides expert review of publication plans partnering with Global Medical Leads and Vice President of Global Medical to ensure operational feasibility and determine resource (logistics, writers, graphs support)
* Oversees hiring activities for their team (from FTEs to contractors and vendors.)
Required Knowledge and Skills:
* Expertise in publication planning and execution
* Able to set and communicate goals and strategic vision for the publication's capability.
* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively operate in a matrix environment, driving high performance including people management and resource planning.
* Experience in people management
* Ability to manage multiple vendors if needed
* Strong computer and database skills particularly with Microsoft Office products and Datavision.
* Highly adaptable to a fast-paced and innovative environment, demonstrating the ability to act in a flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient manner.
* Knowledgeable in DataVision and tech savvy to partner with Digital Technologies in special projects.
* Goal oriented and results driven to find solutions and create new opportunities for the team
Education and Experience:
* B.S. or M.S. in relevant scientific discipline or PhD (or equivalent degree)
* Requires 10 years of experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or the equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
* Typically requires 3 years of management experience
* Prior experience in medical writing and editing required
Pay Range:
$190,700 - $286,000
Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Remote-Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion - you're always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com