Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy & Brand
• Own and evolve the Institute's communications strategy from channel mix and editorial positioning to tone, voice, and audience targeting
• Develop and refine the Institute's public narrative, ensuring consistency across all external-facing content and alignment with RTW Investments' broader brand
• Lead rapid-response communications on emerging policy developments, FDA decisions, and legislative activity, positioning the Institute as a first and credible voice; speed and precision on policy response is a core function of this role, representing approximately half of total output
• Collaborate with RTW Investments' communications team to ensure alignment of messaging and co-amplification opportunities
• Drive executive thought leadership for the CEO and senior Institute staff including developing speaking points, op-ed positioning, conference submissions, and LinkedIn content that builds individual profiles and amplifies the Institute's authority
• Lead external stakeholder and coalition communications including coordinating messaging with partner organizations, patient advocacy groups, and policy coalitions to ensure the Institute's voice is represented consistently across collaborative efforts
• Content Development & Editorial
• Lead content production across all Institute platforms including policy explainers, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets, white papers, newsletters, and social media
• Translate complex health policy and regulatory issues into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences including policymakers, investors, patient advocates, and the general public

Requirements

• 8 – 10+ years of progressive communications experience with a background in health policy, biopharma, think tank, non-profit, or science/policy journalism strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, editing, and editorial judgment with the ability to produce content independently and refine the work of others across a range of formats and audiences
• Established relationships with journalists and editors at national, financial, and healthcare outlets (e.g. NYT, WSJ, CNBC, Financial Times, Endpoints Health) and a demonstrated track record of securing meaningful earned media placements without paid placement support
• Fluency with digital platforms, email marketing tools, and content management systems with the ability to own strategy, interpret performance data, and directly oversee and execute
• Ability to direct and oversee visual and multimedia content production including graphic design, video, and digital assets with sufficient fluency to brief vendors, give clear creative feedback, and maintain brand standards
• Ability to operate independently in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities and tight timelines
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience managing external vendors and coordinating across internal stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public policy, public health, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred