Scientific Communication Lead

We believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. At Digital Infuzion, we harness innovative healthcare solutions and cutting-edge bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care.

Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth-oriented environment, guided by our core values:
Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions.
Innovative: Embracing creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
Radical Candor: Communicating openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
Never Satisfied: Pursuing excellence and continuous growth beyond the status quo.
Resilient: Adapting and persevering through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare and want to work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we may have just the opportunity for you.

Position Overview:
Digital Infuzion has created and is constantly improving a comprehensive scientific data management, sharing, and analysis platform we use to deliver Data Coordination Services (DCS) to large multi-center research networks. In addition to data and knowledge sharing, our DCS project focuses on communicating to the scientific community and the public the accomplishments of the research network.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Scientific Communication Lead for a new DCS program at the National Institutes of Health. In this role, you will use your cross-disciplinary skills in biomedical science and communication to create compelling outreach programs and content. This is a hybrid role that allows you to work from home on most days with an option for full remote work.

Who you are:
The ideal candidate is an individual with training or acquired knowledge in the biomedical sciences with cross-disciplinary expertise in scientific writing and communication. 

• You understand scientific concepts in the biomedical domain. 
• You are a creative individual with a passion for simplifying the complex and crafting messages accessible to a wide audience. 
• You are an expert in the use of modern design software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• You are an effective task manager used to operating in a fast-paced environment and working collaboratively with a large cross-disciplinary team. 

Core Responsibilities:  

• Gain familiarity and understanding of topics including multi-center research consortia, clinical and translational sciences, infectious diseases, and vaccine development. 
• Lead the design and creation of newsletters, web content, social media content, articles, figures, infographics, and other written and visual products to convey data and information to the scientific, clinical, government, and patient communities. 
• Track and manage development and dissemination of communication products and outreach activities in collaboration with project leaders. 
• Provide input on design of conferences and events as appropriate to best meet conference/event goals and create an optimal conference experience for audience and stakeholders. 
• Participate in Agile project management meetings and ceremonies. 

Requirements:

• Master's or doctoral degree in a life or biomedical science discipline (e.g., Biology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Public Health, or a related field), or equivalent experience.
• Three years of work experience in a life or biomedical sciences field or in scientific communication.
• Education or professional experience in scientific writing, communication, and event planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and without errors both in writing (e.g., email correspondence, scientific writing, posts) and verbally (e.g., stakeholder interactions).

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Expertise in immunology and virology.
• Experience working for the Data Coordinating Center for a large scientific consortium.
• Experience working with technical and PhD/MD-level professionals. 
• Experience working at or with NIH or HHS. 

 

Digital Infuzion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor per Federal laws.

We can provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on us.fitly.work. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.