Director, Public Relations & Communications
Core
Lead enterprise-wide public relations, media relations, thought leadership, and research communications to elevate JAX's visibility and position it as a trusted voice in biomedical research and genomics.
Role type
Director, Public Relations & Communications
Builds
Integrated communications strategies, media campaigns, press materials, and thought leadership content for a global nonprofit biomedical research institution.
Domain
Biomedical research, genomics, precision medicine, nonprofit sector
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relations, executive advisory, crisis communications, team leadership, analytics & KPI management, scientific storytelling, agency management
Preferred skills
Biomedical/life sciences experience, executive advisory experience, international media relations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and execute enterprise PR and media strategies; Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership; Develop messaging and media campaigns; Build relationships with media and influencers; Prepare leaders for media interviews; Lead a research communications team; Manage communications analytics and KPIs; Oversee crisis communications planning; Manage external communications agencies
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
