Manager, Science Communications

Responsibilities

• Working with the Vice President, assist with developing strategic communications plans for Sabin’s technical work
• Implement/execute the communications plan and update to keep as a living document
• Identify and develop compelling stories that highlight the impact of Sabin’s research, scientists, and partnerships; work with the Communications team to promote.
• Partner with researchers to communicate scientific milestones, clinical trial progress, publications, and research findings. Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Support communications related to outbreak response activities, including investigational vaccine deployments and emergency public health efforts.
• Create high-quality written content across formats, including feature stories, news releases, fact sheets, blog posts, website copy, executive talking points, LinkedIn content, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with digital and creative teams to develop multimedia content, including videos, infographics, animations, and social media campaigns.
• Coordinate media engagement around scientific announcements and major conferences
• Ensure all scientific communications are accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with Sabin’s brand and editorial standards
• Monitor emerging trends in vaccine research and identify opportunities to position Sabin as a thought leader

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, public health, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in science communications, biomedical communications, health journalism, or research communications
• Experience communicating product development, preferably vaccines, with an understanding of translational, clinical, and regulatory sciences
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into engaging, accessible content
• Familiarity with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams), and project management tools like Smartsheet
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats
• Experience collaborating with scientists, clinicians, or technical experts
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy
• Experience supporting scientific meetings, media relations, or digital science communication

Benefits

• Sabin provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible, featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as flexible spending accounts. Eligible employees enjoy flexible vacation leave, sick leave, and both short-term and long-term disability options. The organization observes 10 federal holidays plus an end of the year winter break. Additionally, Sabin offers an employer matching 401(k) plan.