Scientific Communication Lead

Digital Infuzion • Rockville, MD

10d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Digital Infuzion is seeking a Scientific Communication Lead for a new Data Coordination Services (DCS) program at the National Institutes of Health. The DCS program supports a comprehensive scientific data management, sharing, and analysis platform for large multi-center research networks, and communicates the network’s accomplishments to the scientific community and the public.

The role applies biomedical science knowledge and scientific communication expertise to develop outreach programs and content. It is hybrid, with work from home most days and an option for fully remote work. The ideal candidate can make complex scientific information accessible to broad audiences, uses modern design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, manages tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, and collaborates with a large cross-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in a life or biomedical science discipline, such as Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, or Public Health, 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, including the ability to communicate clearly and without errors in writing and verbally.
• Biomedical science training or acquired knowledge and ability to understand biomedical scientific concepts.
• Expertise in scientific writing and communication.
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a large cross-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Expertise in modern design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with 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 for scientific, clinical, government, and patient communities.
• Track and manage the development and dissemination of communication products and outreach activities in collaboration with project leaders.
• Provide input on conference and event design to support event goals and create an optimal experience for audiences and stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile project management meetings and ceremonies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior