Position Title:

Department:

Communications Manager

Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine

Reports To:

Direct Reports:

CSO and CEO

CEO

General Accountability:

• While working closely with the CSO and CEO, you will be accountable for executing on the corporate communications plan and all its associated processes and products

Key Job Responsibilities including Performance Expectations

• Execute and manage communications strategy (internal and external)
• Maintain all associated tools: website, newsletter, social media
• Manage media contact – incoming (requests); outgoing (press releases, news articles); and media surveillance
• Develop educational/promotional tools for potential industrial partners, venture capitalists, and other interested stakeholders
• Organize special events, exhibits and annual symposium

Internal Contacts:      

• Extensive: CCRM corporate staff, Board of Directors; academic centres; industry partners; platforms 1 (Cell Reprogramming); 2 (Cell Manufacturing); and 3 (Biomaterials and Tissue Mimetics); MaRS Innovation and MaRS Discovery District

External Contacts:     

• Extensive: potential academic centres, industry partners and employees; international scientific community; media; general public.

Educational/Technical Competencies:          

• BA/BSc or MA/MSc (or equivalent experience) in Life Sciences or Communications
• Extensive experience in online technologies and social media tools
• Minimum 5 years experience delivering communications tools within science-based industry

General/Personal Competencies:     

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in working with international scientific community
• Independent problem solver who is highly organized
• Focus on continuous improvement of deliverables and commitment to excellence

Working Conditions:  

• Full-time position (1.0)
• 1 year contract with possibility of renewal
• Commensurate with experience
• Benefits included
• Banting Institute, 100 College Street, Toronto