Director, Strategic Communications (Remote)
BenchSci
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted 6+ months ago
We are looking for an External Communications Lead to join our Marketing Team. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you will enhance our company's brand and reputation as a leader in biomedical AI for drug discovery. You will work closely with senior executives, including the CEO, to create a compelling narrative that resonates with both technical experts, high-level decision-makers and industry influencers.
BenchSci is a remote first organization, we are welcoming applicants from Canada and the US at this time.
You Will:
- Be our chief storyteller.
- Partner with company executives to create our corporate narrative that communicates our competitive differentiation, market position and value we create for our customers.
- Work with executives and technical stakeholders to distill and communicate complex information in a concise and engaging manner under tight deadlines.
- Oversee company announcements, press releases, briefings and inquiries; develop content for these activities and collaborating with subject matter experts from the company to support.
- Enable members of the team to tell our story and be prepared for media inquiries, interviews and other public engagements.
- Work with stakeholders develop the proof points to support our narrative (stats, accolades, customer quotes, logos, etc.
- Position BenchSci as a leader in biomedical AI.
- Develop relationships with external stakeholders, including media outlets, bloggers, and other key individuals or organizations to create opportunities to tell our story and our customers successes.
- Raise the profile of our CEO and other members of the senior leadership team through thought leadership opportunities in the media and industry events.
- Own the external communications strategy and execution to reach industry influencers and key decision makers with breaking news, product launches, thought leadership and success stories.
- Own the internal communications strategy
- Establish KPIs to monitor impact and adjust plans to maximize awareness and credibility in the market.
- Share success with our customers.
- Partner with our account teams to understand our customers' corporate objectives and executive priorities to develop compelling narratives and create co-marketing opportunities.
- Collaborate with our customers' corporate communications teams to coordinate approvals and execution
You Have:
- 7+ years in communications at an agency or in-house, with a track record of impact in high-growth B2B SaaS, preferably in AI or biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- Strong understanding of the media and PR landscape and relationships with reporters
- You are a storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing social media and other digital marketing channels.
- Experience in executive event planning and thought leadership
- You have executive presence to work with the C-suite and the ability to influence and counsel senior management
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, scientific research industry and related fields is a plus.
You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to create impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and grow. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.
Accessibility Accommodations:
BenchSci provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Benefits and Perks:
An engaging remote-first culture
A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
15 days vacation plus an additional day every year; plus company closures for 15 more days throughout the year
Unlimited flex time for sick days, personal days, religious holidays
Comprehensive health and dental benefits Emphasis on mental health with $2500 CAD* for Psychologist, Social Worker, or Psychotherapist services
A $2000 CAD* Annual Learning & Development budget
A $1000 CAD* home office set-up budget
A $2500 CAD*wellness, lifestyle and productivity spending account for employees
Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
*Benefits are tied to Canadian dollar amounts and would be converted to local currency for those in other countries. Moving to local currency allotments in the future.
About BenchSci:
BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.
Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.
Our Culture:
BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.
You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.
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