Scientific Communication Lead

Digital Infuzion • Rockville, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Digital Infuzion has created and is constantly improving a comprehensive scientific data management, sharing, and analysis platform we use to deliver Data Coordination Services (DCS) to large multi-center research networks. In addition to data and knowledge sharing, our DCS project focuses on communicating to the scientific community and the public the accomplishments of the research network.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Scientific Communication Lead for a new DCS program at the National Institutes of Health. In this role, you will use your cross-disciplinary skills in biomedical science and communication to create compelling outreach programs and content. This is a hybrid role that allows you to work from home on most days with an option for full remote work.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a life or biomedical science discipline (Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Public Health, or a related field).
• 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 (e.g., email correspondence, scientific writing, posts) and verbally (e.g., stakeholder interactions).

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a life or biomedical science discipline.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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