Scientific Communications & Marketing Manager

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The Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is a new International Scientific Foundation located in Kraków, Poland. Sano aspires to be a major translational scientific institute, operating at the meeting point of academic science, established MedTech industry, and emerging start-up environment, combining the best of these three perspectives. Established with support from the European Commission and the Foundation for Polish Science, Sano aims to be a major driving force behind the advancement of computational medicine for the benefit of healthcare systems worldwide.

Sano will act as a core technology and expertise provider for industry, and creator of innovation, developing state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare. Thanks to the substantial funding and excellent European partnership network, Sano will bring a critical mass to this transformational field of research, in order to translate scientific advancements onto clinical practice. Sano’s ambition is to become the Reference Centre for Computational Medicine in Central Europe and build a reputation as a leading center on a global level.

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano will use machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations, data science, and other computational technologies towards overcoming global challenges in healthcare systems. The research agenda will be executed in close collaboration with Partners in Poland, EU and USA.

We value:

Passion – Passion in what we do, engagement in Sano operations, taking responsibility, providing initiative, being happy at work.
Innovation – Boldness in articulating and pursuing novel ideas, courage to think outside the box.
Integrity – Directness, openness, tolerance and respect. Scientific integrity (we do not cut corners).
Diversity – Diversity in backgrounds, cultures and opinions of Sano employees. Promotion of women in STEM.

Communications & Marketing Manager will lead communication and marketing processes at the Centre, to promote Sano’s mission, research, scientific collaborations and will support branding. Special attention needs to be put into building Sano’s reputation as the employer of choice for medical software technology researchers in Kraków and Poland.

The manager will work closely with business development and leadership teams to shape Sano’s image and values, as well as the appropriate methods to communicate them to the public. One of the duties will also include execution of the PR plan with selected set of tools and channels.

You are excpected to:

Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications and marketing strategy based on targeted audience;
Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website and social media content, annual reports, presentations, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, especially in the research areas;
Design graphics required for social media campaigns;
Taking creative part in Sano’s campaigns preparations and promotion of the research, collaborations, recruitment, diversity and openness for women in science;
Respond to press/media inquiries, arrange interviews;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and to maintain a media database;
Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and to coordinate publicity of the events as required;
Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics;
Manage difficult PR situations and help with rapid but professional mitigation of potential damages and loss of reputation;
Observe rules of grant-funders promotion and dissemination in all grant-related materials and communication;
Create and manage the marketing budget.

As our successful candidate you should have:

University education (marketing, Life Science, computer science);
Strong experience in marketing and communication / PR field, preferably in scientific area (biology, medical technology or computer science);
Sound experience with metrics such as Google Analytics, email marketing etc.;
Experience in creating and optimizing marketing campaigns (SEM, SEO);
Fluency in writing marketing texts and articles;
Fluency in English.

We offer a contract for employment with an attractive salary and a wide range of benefits including private medical care, flexible working hours and partially remote work in the beginning (we expect to move back to offices later in 2021).

Sano offers excellent opportunities for study and development, an access to many international conferences on computational medicine and a possibility to grow in a scientific society.

If you feel that this job opportunity is the career that you are looking for, please apply immediately and give Sano a chance to meet you. Please, be informed that Sano will contact only with Candidates fulfilling the formal criteria.

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications in .pdf should include:

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;