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Corporate Communications Manager

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Element Biosciences

Element Biosciences

201-500 employees

Biotechnology firm specializing in DNA sequencing

Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$119k - $156kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Bonus

Senior

San Diego, CA, USA

This role will be a San Diego based role.

Category
Public Health
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Social Media
Journalism
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in communications (internal and/or external), preferably in-house at a global public company; Life Sciences experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated leadership presence and experience advising and fostering trusted relationships with C-level leaders
  • Demonstrated track record of success in media relations, crisis communications and reputation management
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy, who can tailor messages to ensure relevance to a diverse set of internal and external audiences
  • Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency
  • Strategic thinker who is passionate about developing and executing integrated communication plans that drive business objectives
  • Ability to see the bigger picture and “connect dots” across the organization to maximize impact
  • Cross-functional experience with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders at all levels
  • A track record of prioritizing and executing competing priorities effectively
  • Strong global mindset and experience working effectively in multinational organizations
Responsibilities
  • With internal and external marketing teams, identify PR and communication opportunities and coordinate execution. Develop an external editorial calendar
  • Draft and distribute engaging communications materials, including press releases and media pitches, briefing notes, speeches, presentations, FAQs, social media posts, and web copy
  • Support company leadership with external communications, including developing thought leadership content
  • Coordinate and support PR agency activities for announcements and campaigns
  • Develop and execute a proactive public and media relations strategy to strengthen the Element brand and reputation and raise awareness of the company, our mission and our innovation pipeline
  • Contribute to the global communications team’s editorial calendar; flag any proactive media opportunities overall; align for consistency and messaging alignment
  • Build an internal editorial calendar for internal communications, including employee stories, feature stories and internal weekly newsletter
  • Act as communications business partner, optimizing communications to ensure transparency and open dialogue and supporting hiring goals
  • Work with Talent team on communications initiatives to position Element as an employer of choice
  • Craft internal communications materials, including employee emails, Element intranet and Microsoft Teams communications channels

Element Biosciences specializes in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, primarily through its product, the AVITI System. This compact benchtop system provides high-quality DNA sequencing at a low cost, charging only $1 per million reads, which is significantly less than the industry average. The AVITI System is designed to deliver industry-leading accuracy, allowing users, including academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies, to maximize their resources. Element Biosciences differentiates itself from competitors by forming partnerships with other biotech firms, such as QIAGEN, to offer complete NGS workflows, enhancing the value of their product. Additionally, the company runs the 2023 AVITI for All Grant program, which provides free sequencing services for various applications, promoting research and demonstrating the capabilities of the AVITI System. The goal of Element Biosciences is to make high-quality sequencing accessible and affordable for a wide range of users.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$414M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Element Biosciences' recent $277M Series D funding round underscores strong investor confidence and provides substantial resources for growth and innovation.
  • The rapid growth in AVITI System installations, from 20 to over 150 units in a year, indicates strong market adoption and customer satisfaction.
  • The introduction of AVITI24 and Trinity platforms positions Element Biosciences at the forefront of multi-omics and targeted sequencing, potentially revolutionizing research capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in NGS technology is intense, with established players potentially overshadowing Element Biosciences' market presence.
  • Rapid expansion and scaling may strain operational capabilities and affect product quality or customer support.

What makes Element Biosciences unique

  • Element Biosciences offers the AVITI System, which provides high-quality sequencing at a significantly lower cost than industry standards, making advanced sequencing more accessible.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like QIAGEN and Twist Bioscience enhance the AVITI System's capabilities, offering comprehensive NGS workflows and exome sequencing solutions.
  • The company's grant program, AVITI for All, democratizes access to sequencing technology, showcasing the system's capabilities and fostering innovation across various fields.

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Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, & vision coverage

Flexible spending & health savings accounts

Premier mental health care

401(k) with immediately vested 4% company match

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Stock option grants

Flexible time off

10 paid annual holidays

8-weeks paid parental leave