Scientific Communication Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a Scientific Communication Lead to join our Data Coordination Services (DCS) program at the National Institutes of Health. This role involves creating compelling outreach programs and content to communicate data and information to various audiences.

Who You Are

• Training or acquired knowledge in the biomedical sciences with cross-disciplinary expertise in scientific writing and communication.
• Understanding of scientific concepts in the biomedical domain.
• A creative individual with a passion for simplifying the complex and crafting messages accessible to a wide audience.
• An expert in the use of modern design software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• An effective task manager used to operating in a fast-paced environment and working collaboratively with a large cross-disciplinary team.

Core Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity and understanding of topics including multi-center research consortia, clinical and translational sciences, infectious diseases, and vaccine development.
• Lead the design and creation of newsletters, web content, social media content, articles, figures, infographics, and other written and visual products to convey data and information to the scientific, clinical, government, and patient communities.
• Track and manage development and dissemination of communication products and outreach activities in collaboration with project leaders.
• Provide input on design of conferences and events as appropriate to best meet conference/event goals and create an optimal conference experience for audience and stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile project management meetings and ceremonies.

Requirements

• A Master's or doctoral degree in a life or biomedical science discipline (e.g., Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Public Health, or a related field), or equivalent experience.
• Three years of work experience in a life or biomedical sciences field or in scientific communication.
• Education or professional experience in scientific writing, communication, and event planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and without errors both in writing and verbally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in immunology and virology.
• Experience working for the Data Coordinating Center for a large scientific consortium.
• Experience working with technical and PhD/MD-level professionals.
• Experience working at or with NIH or HHS.