Science Writer

About you

A smart, strategic, collaborative expert in science with a love for communications who wants to make a difference for clients and teammates alike. You have an outlook that is:

• Team oriented: “we” over “I”
• Positive and inspirational
• Energized and creative
• Humble and inquisitive
• Agile and adaptable

About us

A small, fast-growing agency with big reach. We have a simple but powerful belief: every patient, disease and therapy are different – therefore every message, stakeholder and challenge need to be approached in a unique way. We comprise:

• Storytellers
• Strategists
• Scientists
• Writers
• Designers
• Digital natives
• Creatives

About the role

As senior manager, scientific communications, you will provide counsel to internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately and creatively to define communications strategies and craft stories that resonate with key audiences: physicians, consumers and media. You will take the lead in creating content for various communications platforms, such as social channels, websites and medical congresses. Other key responsibilities include performing research and educating internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health service; providing counsel on navigating issues related to data; and working directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Strategic Storyteller: Adept at translating complex technical information into compelling narratives for scientific audiences, through both written and verbal channels, including presentations.
• Dynamic Communicator: Your verbal, written, and presentation skills are exceptional, allowing you to confidently convey ideas and foster collaboration.
• Results-Driven Innovator: You are a proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership, always seeking creative solutions and demonstrating flexibility to achieve goals.
• Collaborative yet Independent: You thrive in a team setting, readily contributing and adapting, while also possessing the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Intellectually Curious: You have a broad interest in scientific and health specialties and stay current with evolving digital and social media trends.
• Hybrid Commitment: You are able to work our hybrid schedule. 

Credentials/Experience

• PhD in life sciences, PharmD, or equivalent
• 3-6 years of experience working for a PR/comms company; alternatively, experience in med ed, med ad/mktg, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with social content creation in research/Pharma; or in-house in the communications department of a university, research institute, scientific publication, pharma company, etc.

dna was recently the winner of MM+M small healthcare agency of the year.

dna prides itself on delivering a difference making employee experience. We invest in our team and put culture front and center through a variety of programs, policies and events. It’s all about growth and opportunity. If you are looking for a company where you will have the chance to contribute, grow and set a career path that meets your interests and delivers on your ambitions, dna is an ideal employer.

We are small meets big – giving our clients and employees the benefits of both. As a global agency, we have staff in 10 markets on four continents. Yet, our close-knit agency environment will ensure that you will have ample opportunity for visibility with senior management who will make a personal investment in your career. And, as part of a large global IPG network with seamless integration with our sister agencies, such as Weber Shandwick and large advertising agencies, you’ll have access to world class resources and endless exposure to the most cutting-edge marketing approaches. If you are ambitious, energetic and excited to have a voice in shaping an agency and the future of healthcare communications, we hope you’ll join us. We’re an agency whose fast pace of growth and influence, is matched only by the advancement opportunities we offer our employees. dna – Health Means Everything.

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The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

NYC Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.