Associate, Biotech Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an early career communications professional with the desire to work with leaders in the biotech sector? We’re a thriving strategic communication, digital, and creative agency based in Boston that works with trailblazers in the biotech industry. We’re looking for a motivated, curious and enthusiastic Associate who will support and contribute to the many facets of our clients’ strategic communications programs. Our services encompass corporate messaging/positioning, media strategies/media relations, social/digital media, investor communications, internal communications, scientific communications, web site development and patient engagement.  

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day:

• Support multiple client accounts, working with senior account leaders to plan and implement the full range of client responsibilities
• Oversee project deliverable timelines, proactively scheduling meetings when needed
• Attend client meetings and prep meeting agendas
• Understand technical subject matter, and convey its essence through written and verbal communications
• Develop strong written materials, adapting writing style to fit a given audience or application (media, web, internal, etc.)
• Develop social media strategy and implement, such as drafting calendars and social media analytics
• Contribute to writing press releases, patient narratives, website text, and more
• Develop target media lists and media targeting strategies
• Lead timely monitoring, analysis and reporting of coverage from a variety of news outlets covering our clients and issues related to their business
• Conduct primary research and market analysis in support of client-level communications initiatives, new business pitches, and other needs
• Provide administrative support for all aspects of firm business, including time tracking, internal communications projects, and infrastructure/capacity building

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related discipline
• Internship or work experience in an agency setting is preferred
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to immerse oneself in the biotech industry
• A desire to help build and nurture a culture of collaboration excellence and growth, and an ability to always think creatively
• BONUS SKILLS: social media analytics, cloud content organization, social media management using tools like Sprout or Hootsuite, project management, news monitoring using tools like Cision and Meltwater, previous agency internships or experience

About Ten Bridge Communications
Ten Bridge, established a decade ago, has grown to be the leading communications agency for innovative companies pioneering the future of drug development. Our success as an agency stems from a deep commitment to partnership with our clients. The Ten Bridge model reflects our orientation as an agency founded and run by individuals whose careers were shaped by both in-house experience leading communications within top biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and decades of agency experience applying this know-how to support the companies who shape the future.​

This “hybrid” mindset combines the depth and dedication of an in-house communications team with the broad perspective and commitment to proactive client service of an agency. We consider every engagement as an opportunity to serve as an extension of our clients’ teams. We earn our seat at the table daily by bringing insights, proactivity and depth to each encounter.

For our team, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 401(k) match, ThrivePass monthly wellness benefit, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, cell phone reimbursement, pet insurance, professional development, volunteer opportunities and more. 

Please Note: Our headquarters office is located in downtown Boston, MA. Our Boston area employees collaborate in office together three days a week with flexibility/remote work on other days. Our remote employees spend time in Boston for company, client and team meetings as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.