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Director, Scientific Communications

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Elysium Health

Director, Scientific Communications

New York, NY

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About the role:

We're looking for a creative, strategic, and seasoned science and business communications leader to help us continue our momentum and further establish Elysium as the leading life sciences company focused on aging research. The ideal candidate is first and foremost, passionate about science and health. You'll be leading and executing our science communications strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners, and finding innovative ways to craft a compelling brand story to enhance how we approach product launches and research announcements. As Elysium continues to grow, we'll look to you to manage a small team and scale it alongside the company.

This role reports to the VP of communications and brand marketing and will partner closely with the science and creative teams and brand marketing.

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Responsibilities:

Manage agency partners and work to train and develop a small internal team

Build close relationships with members of the communications, brand marketing, executive, and science teams, and others

Contribute to the development and execution of national and regional PR strategies

Develop strategic plans to elevate new product launches, research announcements, and contributor opportunities for scientific leadership in the company - working closely with the director of scientific content

Proactively and reactively establish and maintain relationships with national, regional, and local media

Manage the science communications portion of an existing calendar of product and brand moments in partnership with the science, creative, and executive teams

Develop compelling written content by contributing to press releases, company statements, Q&A/talking points, briefings, award nominations, and media pitches

Work with VP of communications and brand marketing on media opportunities, interview prep, and thought leadership; provide on-location support as needed

Amplify and extend the work of Elysium storytelling partners in marketing, social, and consumer experience to ensure a consistent brand identity and narrative

Align your strategy and work with a larger narrative-driven marketing and communications effort to support Elysium's positioning as the leading life sciences company focused on aging research and a scientific authority that consumers trust ● Create new media and partnership relationships based on your robust rolodex, cultural knowledge, and expertise

Build systems and processes to create efficiencies and capacity for the communications team to effectively and strategically scale its efforts

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of communications experience in biotech, pharma, or a highly technical, science-based consumer brand

Team player who is known for being an outsized contributor

Experience working with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent brand messaging ● Familiarity with FDA regulations broadly is required with a preference for an understanding of FDA regulations as they relate to dietary supplements; familiarity with FTC regulations is preferred but a willingness to learn is a must

Candidates should ideally be located in or near NYC, Boston, SF, or LA but will consider remote candidates who are generally willing to work ET hours and travel as needed

About Elysium Health:

Elysium Health's mission is to translate critical scientific advancements in aging research into accessible health products and technologies. Working directly with the world's leading scientists, clinicians, and institutions, we develop clinically validated solutions that address some of the most significant needs in healthcare.

The Elysium team is made up of individuals who are passionate about creating a fundamentally new approach to healthcare, one that focuses not exclusively on disease but on health. We tackle challenges with creativity, integrity, and a willingness to collaborate. We believe that aging is not only the greatest risk factor for all major chronic conditions, but that aging research represents the most significant opportunity to improve human health today. It is our responsibility to share the benefits of aging research with as many people as possible, to effect real and meaningful change. This includes our colleagues, our families, and our friends-who were the original inspiration for Elysium.

We are solving some of the world's most interesting and important problems, and believe no one should assume that because a problem is hard, it's unsolvable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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