Communications Manager

**About the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering, Geneva, Switzerland**

The Wyss Center is an independent, non-profit, research organization that innovates and accelerates technologies and therapies to transform the lives of people with neurological and mental health disorders. The Center pursues transformational technologies in artificial intelligence, bio
- and neuroengineering to restore essential neural functions and deliver precision therapeutics for people with debilitating neurological and mental health disorders.

Based at Campus Biotech in Geneva, Switzerland, the Wyss Center partners with faculty, clinicians and industry, in Switzerland and internationally, to drive innovation and maximize clinical impact. The Wyss Center was established by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss in 2014. Additional resources from funding agencies and other sources help the Wyss Center accelerate its mission.

**About the Position**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Create and drive the Center’s communication strategy; Develop and implement creative and dynamic integrated communication plans to effectively convey the Center’s mission, goals and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conceptualize and develop engaging communications content for deployment via various digital and printed formats and media such as the Center’s website, e-newsletters, press releases, social media platforms and annual reports.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media relations, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, reporters and relevant industry influencers.
- Manage the Center’s social media presence including a content calendar with regular posting across channels. Identify influencers and campaigns that share the Center’s values or scientific goals.
- Establish and maintain strong collaborations with communications managers across academic, clinical and industrial partner organizations.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging issues to proactively identify opportunities for thought leadership and positioning the Center as a leader in the field.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including researchers, translation experts, executive management and staff to ensure consistent messaging and effective internal communication.
- Establish key metrics to assess the impact of communication activities and campaigns and make data driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stay up to date with advancements in communication technologies, tools and practices, and recommend innovative approaches to enhance the Center’s communication efforts.
- Oversee the organization, advertising and running of events in collaboration with the Science Communications Specialist.
- Manage the Science Communications Specialist and other comms support staff or externally engaged comms agencies.

**Required competence and experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in communication, publishing, journalism or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Eight or more years experience in driving innovative communications strategies for non-profits or corporations, preferably in a research and development environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good skills in French a plus.
- Excellent project management, organizational skills and strong attention to detail with high quality
- High proficiency with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
- Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience or interest in neuroscience, translational research and/or neurotechnology.
- Knowledge of HTML
- Knowledge of Adobe creative cloud or design software
- Knowledge of reference management software a plus
- Experience storyboarding, filming and editing videos

This position is available **immediately.**

**To apply, **please send your **CV and covering letter **describing your qualifications, background, and interest in this position.

**Job Type**: 100%

Schedule:

- Du Lundi au Vendredi

Capacité à faire le trajet ou à déménager:

- 1202 Genève, GE: Faire le trajet sans problème ou prévoir un déménagement avant de prendre son poste (Exigé)

Expérience:

- Management: 1 an (Optionnel)

Work Location: In person