Communications Manager (Hybrid)

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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

COVER LETTER, RESUME, and WRITING SAMPLE Required for Consideration

About BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH)

BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, working at the crossroads of the private and public sectors to advance research and improve health. BVGH connects people, resources, and ideas across biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, governments, and nonprofits to solve global health issues. BVGH’s work falls under three strategic pillars: expanding access to cancer medicines and technologies in Africa, catalyzing research and development (R&D) for diseases of poverty, and building biomedical R&D capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

African Access Initiative (AAI):

BVGH’s African Access Initiative (AAI) aligns companies, African Ministries of Health and hospital leaders, and academic and non-profit organizations to tackle Africa’s cancer crisis. Through AAI, BVGH establishes affordable access to lifesaving oncology medicines and technologies as well as builds clinical oncology capacity. BVGH’s African Consortium for Cancer Clinical Trials (AC³T) is designed to enhance clinical trial capacity and address the cancer data gap in Africa while increasing access to cancer diagnostics and treatments for African patients. Six African countries—Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal—currently participate in AAI.

WIPO Re: Search:

WIPO Re: Search is an international public-private consortium—co-led by BVGH and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)—that catalyzes cross-sector, intellectual property-sharing R&D collaborations and capacity building fellowships to drive innovation for neglected tropical diseases, malaria, and tuberculosis. The Consortium supports achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BVGH leads WIPO Re: Search Member engagement, partnering, and alliance management, and co-leads program communications.

General Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing and preparing materials that support BVGH program and organization communications. These communication materials may include website content, newsletters, annual reports, blogs, short videos, social media, white papers, peer-reviewed publications, slide decks, infographics, press releases, formal letters, proposals, concept notes, and more. BVGH is looking for a self-starter with demonstrable experience independently managing an organization’s or program’s communications. The candidate must have excellent writing and communication capabilities and strong attention to detail, as well as creativity and the ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities. The candidate must be able to quickly familiarize themselves with BVGH’s programs and communication styles, and proactively contribute to the development and implementation of the organization’s communication strategies.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about impacting global health and is eager to work hard to see our programs succeed and goals realized.

Responsibilities:

• Manage BVGH communications, including: 1) proactively identifying new communications opportunities and stakeholders; 2) independently conceiving, designing, and developing communications materials; 3) targeting various audiences; 4) monitoring and reporting on communications uptake; and 5) developing BVGH’s communication strategy
• Maintain and grow BVGH’s media relationships
• Refine and manage BVGH’s social media strategy
• Manage BVGH’s website, including updating and creating new pages and content
• Work with the management team to identify opportunities to increase BVGH’s visibility among relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with the team and contribute to BVGH projects

Skills/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; 3 years of work experience post-graduation preferred
• Demonstrated success in the communications field or communications-related position
• Strong sense of professionalism, personal responsibility, and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Experience in website creation and management using WordPress
• Experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (i.e. Adobe Illustrated, Photoshop, and InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite, and WordPress
• Positive, “can do” attitude, and a strong desire to be helpful and work hard to contribute to a successful global health organization
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly
• Enjoy working in an organization with limited resources where everyone needs to wear all hats and do whatever needs to be done, including taking out the garbage, when necessary

Compensation and Schedule:

• Compensation determined based on experience
• Full-time position (part-time position may be considered)
• Hybrid position - onsite and remote work
• Vacation and benefits

Requirements:

• Must be legally able to work in the USA – visa support will not be provided
• Local candidates preferred – relocation assistance will not be provided

Applications:

Send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (1-2 pages about your interest in global health) to Laurie Pfalzer, Director of Administration, at careers[at]bvgh.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Position will begin as remote due to COVID-19. Following the lifting of restrictions, position will be a hybrid of remote and on-site work.

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations