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Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
The parker institute for cancer immunotherapy (pici) is radically changing the way cancer research is doneFounded in 2016 through a $250 million gift from silicon valley entrepreneur and philanthropist sean parker, the san francisco-based nonprofit is an unprecedented collaboration between the country’s leading immunotherapy researchers and cancer centers, including memorial sloan kettering cancer center, stanford medicine, the university of california, los angeles, the university of california, san francisco, the university of pennsylvania and the university of texas md anderson cancer centerThe institute also supports top researchers at other institutions, including city of hope, dana-farber cancer institute, fred hutchinson cancer research center, icahn school of medicine at mount sinai, institute for systems biology and washington university school of medicine in stLouis.
By forging alliances with academic, industry and nonprofit partners, pici makes big bets on bold research to fulfill its mission: to accelerate the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases.
Help us create a world that doesn’t fear cancerJoin usWww.parkerici.org
Overview of the role
The head of brand strategy, marketing & communications is a critically important role within pici and a key member of the strategy & communications teamThis senior leader will possess expertise in the biotech space and be responsible for development and oversight of pici’s brand strategy, marketing and communications efforts as well as partnering in business development and new company generation activitiesThis important role will have the opportunity to build and leverage our internal capabilities to support pici’s mission across multiple verticals including research and clinical development, and build a world class team to support the needs of pici, our research network and external audiences.
Reporting structure and team
The head of brand strategy, marketing & communications reports to the srVice president strategy, operations & communications
Flsa status: exempt
Essential job functions
Develop and implement overarching pici brand & marketing strategy (brand identity & touch-points, reputation, style, expression) leveraging existing and new channels (print, digital including website design, meetings etc.
Build pici’s brand strategy, marketing and communications capabilities by hiring outstanding talent and leveraging network and relationshipsLeadership of high performing teams - manage day to day oversight including budget, resource planning, coaching & professional development
Partner with cross functional teams (business operations, business & corporate development) to maximize network and board engagement including oversight of retreat planning and execution, overarching board engagement strategy development, customized content planning & development.
Partner with network administration lead to develop content strategy for pici members (distinguished scientist and thought leaders at ucsf, ucla, md anderson, stanford, memorial sloan kettering, dana farber, upenn)
Partner with business development and research colleagues to develop world class pitch and fundraising materials for special projects and new products; support new pici startup biotech companies in the immunotherapy space (branding, logos, style, strategic alignment & fundraising materials)
Design integrated strategic communications plan to advance pici’s mission and advance position as a thought leader and disruptor in the immunotherapy space.
Develop and oversee execution of marketing strategies, incorporating social media tools and analytics that increase visibility and impact of messaging to key scientific and media stakeholders.
Proactively identify opportunities to advance our internal and external communications capabilities; define appropriate strategies to maximize this impactDevelop style guides, presentation templates, key messages and talking points, and ensure the pici brand is expressed through our communication and that of our research community
Oversee development of scientific communications for sophisticated audiences of researchers, scientists, investors and other key stakeholders (publication strategy, scientific writing & illustration)
Partner with pici leadership in development of key strategic narratives for internal, and external audiences and distillation of key messages to various types of stakeholders and to support building and maintenance of pici’s culture and community; provide valued input in yearly strategic planning process
Oversee media relations strategy and support media interactions (preparation of talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting materials); cultivate and maintain relationships to maximize pici’s reputation as a key thought leader
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Bachelor`s degree required, advanced degree in marketing / communications preferred.
Minimum of 5 years in an executive senior leadership role in biotech, with experience in immunotherapy (scientific acumen is essential).
Demonstrated success in building and leading high performing, diverse teams across the disciplines of brand strategy, marketing and communications
Track record in developing and executing successful brand, marketing, digital and communications strategies; experience in scientific writing and illustration.
Experience in senior leadership positions, with responsibility in marketing, branding and communications
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to interface with senior leadership, board of directors, network luminaries and external stakeholders
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high impact placements
Ability to partner and collaborate with executives from various backgrounds and disciplines to support development of narrative storytelling, various types of materials, and provide expert advice in strategic plans
Ability to take deep technical scientific input and translate to thoughtful, appropriate level messaging to garner strategic alignment, investor interest, and industry recognition
Intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative approach to work, and excitement to advance the pici mission
Expertise & advanced skills in presentation software (power point, keynote etc.)
Expertise in social media engagement strategies, tools & analytics to support brand strategy, marketing & communications
Note: please be prepared to submit a packet of writing / presentation samples to support your resume
This is a remote position.
