Strategic Communications Writer
The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who can translate complex information into accessible
narratives, tailor messages to diverse audiences and channels, support change initiatives, and elevate
communications as a strategic business asset. This role will report to the Director of Corporate
Communications.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related
field.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in internal communications or organizational
leadership a plus.
Experience:
• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic communications, with a mix of internal and external
focus, preferably within healthcare, biotech, or life sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders to develop communication strategies and
key messaging.
• Experience creating content for leadership communications, employee engagement, change
management, and external audiences such as clients, partners, or media.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, adaptable across diverse formats and
channels including digital, print, and social media.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Content Development:
• Research, write, and edit a wide range of materials including executive talking points,
newsletters, bylines, website copy, social media posts, video scripts, internal announcements,
and thought-leadership articles.
• Ensure all content reflects brand voice, organizational values, and strategic priorities.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to specific audiences.
Internal & Leadership Communications:
• Collaborate with senior leaders to craft messages that foster engagement, alignment, and
transparency.
• Support leader-led communication by preparing talking points, toolkits, and templates for
cascading information throughout teams.
• Develop companywide announcements, including a bi-weekly newsletter, video scripts, and
employee engagement updates.
• Support company-wide initiatives such as Town Halls, employee recognition programs, and
strategy updates.
External Communications:
• Develop compelling content that reinforces the company’s reputation with clients, partners,
media, and the broader public.
• Create copy for websites, social media channels, press materials, and other marketing
communications.
• Support the development of thought leadership content to position the company and its
executives as industry leaders.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement:
• Gather and analyze feedback to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and
content.
• Use metrics and insights to refine content approaches for greater impact.
Key Competencies:
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align content creation with organizational goals and brand
strategy.
• Clarity & Storytelling: Skilled at transforming technical or complex information into engaging,
relatable narratives.
• Executive Presence: Confident in interacting with senior leadership and producing high-stakes
messaging.
• Collaboration: Adept at working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed
environment.
• Change Agility: Skilled at crafting communications that support organizational transformation.
• Measurement Mindset: Comfortable using feedback and analytics to guide continuous
improvement.