Scientific Communications Manager

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally

What you will be doing in the role of a Scientific Communications Manager

The Scientific Communications Manager serves on a team of scientific experts who research and present on key topics, partners, and opportunities to develop communication products that may include high level talking points and reports which support external partnership meetings. This role provides scientific/subject matter expertise to the translation of research, technical and other complex content into meaningful lay-friendly communication. The Scientific Communications Manager will work cross functionally across teams to build and support key educational programs and provide expertise on educational priorities around research. 

The Scientific Communications Manager will develop and maintain a 360-degree, high level overview of the field of breast cancer. In addition, the Scientific Communications Manager will stay abreast of current Komen programs and priorities, communications campaigns, and organizational strategy to clearly identify and communicate organizational needs and partnership opportunities. The manager is a member of the education team within Komen’s mission division. The education team supports Komen’s role as an authority in breast cancer by providing evidence-based information for those seeking breast health/cancer information and building key education strategies and engagement with the breast cancer community and the public. 

What you will bring to the table 

• Create educational approaches on clinical trials and topics relevant to breast cancer patients in a rapidly evolving landscape. Tailor innovative education programs to be accessible and responsive to patient needs. Partner with other mission teams to develop mission education content as assigned.
• Provides scientific/subject matter expertise to the translation of research, technical and other complex content into meaningful lay-friendly communication as a partner to the communications team.
• Support content development for assigned educational opportunities highlighting Komen’s mission and educational priorities for a variety of virtual/digital media including video content, podcasts, webinars, etc. Create educational resources to support campaigns on key topics on breast health.
• Identify opportunities to share and exchange learning about the field of breast cancer with staff, leadership, and the public at large.
• Researches and identifies potential priorities to inform educational strategy.
• Support Komen leadership through research and development of key talking points, reports, and preparation for meetings with external organizations.
• Develop high level reports on trends and advances in the field of breast cancer to support development of communications projects, external partnerships, and fundraising priorities.
• Collaborate cross functionally to report to leadership on trends, industry shifts, evolving needs and challenges, and practice changing advances to better understand the current and future state of breast cancer as it pertains to Komen Communication and partnership needs.
• Assess communications from external sources such as media reports/outlets, professional groups/associations, other non-profits, etc. about breast cancer and other issues important to the Komen mission to actively identify and address emerging needs and advances in the breast cancer space. 
• Collect evidence in the form of published literature, press releases, and other bodies of knowledge to develop and drive development and partnership strategies as requested. 
• Support education and communication needs for Mission key events, including ASCO, SABCS, Advocacy Summit, Disparities Summit, etc.
• Support Komen internal and external webinars that highlight advancements in breast cancer to update our community.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

We know you have and will be able to

• Doctoral Degree in biomedical sciences and a minimum of 2-5 years related work experience.
• Ability to understand and research current trends and advances in the breast cancer field.
• Ability to convey technically dense information in an impactful and clear manner to all audiences. 
• Knowledge of the field of breast cancer including advances in research, policy, patient advocacy, and community outreach. 
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Understanding of communication industry practices (social media, etc.) and how to leverage content in different settings
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated commitment to the organization.

We would love if you also have

• Doctoral degree with publication history in the field of breast cancer. 
• Prior experience in scientific/medical communications. 
• This position requires willingness and ability to travel occasionally, up to 25% locally and / or out of town.

So, what's in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

Approximate salary range of $64,000 - $90,000; exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, and geographic location.

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction.  Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market.  Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.  Additionally, we embrace diverse teams & perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States (we do not employ in AK, ID, MT, NM, SD, UT, WY).  In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.