BioCrossroads - Sr. Director, Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategic communications and public education plan that supports BioCrossroads’ mission, ensuring cohesive messaging across all platforms, including digital, media, events, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide leadership and direction to communications staff, consultants, and agency partners to ensure excellence in brand storytelling, creative execution, and audience engagement.
• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of major initiatives, including the BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit and FrameWORX events, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and visibility objectives.
• Develop and manage sponsorship and partnership strategies to expand reach and engagement among key audiences.
• Direct the creation of signature communications assets such as the BioCrossroads Annual Report, thought leadership content, and research publications that position the organization as a leading voice for the life sciences industry.
• Oversee and evaluate the performance of agency partners and consultants, ensuring deliverables meet strategic and brand standards.
• Serve as the senior brand steward for BioCrossroads and related initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful brand representation across all channels.
• Develop, manage, and forecast the annual communications and marketing budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and efficient use of resources.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics to measure the effectiveness of communications initiatives and inform future strategy.
• Collaborate with CICP leadership and initiative communications teams to strengthen alignment, maximize reach, and share best practices across the partnership network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, or public affairs experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or related sectors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing external agencies to deliver high-impact communications initiatives.
• Proven ability to provide strategic counsel to executives and translate complex ideas into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing integrated communications strategies that include media relations, digital marketing, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a strong executive presence and ability to represent the organization externally.
• Ability to lead through influence and build trust with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Strong business and political acumen; ability to navigate complex environments with diplomacy and discretion.
• Exceptional project and people management skills, with demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through implementation.

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or related sectors strongly preferred.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing external agencies to deliver high-impact communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing external agencies to deliver high-impact communications initiatives.
• Experience developing integrated communications strategies that include media relations, digital marketing, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• 100% of healthcare and dental premiums paid for individual and family.
• Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match: 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.
• Company-paid group life benefits as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 18 holidays.
• Office location at 16 Tech Innovation District with hybrid remote flexibility.