Director, Public Relations – Communications

🕒 August 27

🦌 Connecticut, Maine, +1 more states – Remote

🦌 Connecticut – Remote 🦞 Maine – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $146.3k - $212.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🎙️ Public Relations (PR)

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The Jackson Laboratory

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1929

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

The Jackson Laboratory is a nonprofit biomedical research organization that develops and distributes genetically defined mouse models, cell and computational resources, and preclinical services to accelerate biomedical discovery and translation to the clinic. It provides research platforms, data-science tools, custom model generation, and training and education programs for scientists, clinicians, and students, and partners with industry and academic groups to enable personalized medicine and drug development. JAX combines laboratory research, core services, and education to bridge mouse and human data and support advances in genetics and disease biology.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute enterprise public relations, media relations, thought leadership, and research communications strategies aligned with JAX's mission and strategic priorities • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders across the organization • Develop compelling messaging, media campaigns, press materials, and thought leadership opportunities • Build and maintain relationships with media, industry influencers, external partners, and other key audiences • Identify and prepare JAX leaders and researchers for media interviews, speaking opportunities, and public engagements • Lead a high-performing research communications team, translating complex scientific discoveries into engaging content for diverse audiences • Establish and manage communications analytics, reporting, and KPIs to measure effectiveness and inform strategy • Oversee crisis communications planning, preparedness, and response activities, serving as a spokesperson when needed • Manage external communications agencies and strategic partners

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or media relations • 6+ years leading strategic communications initiatives, preferably within biomedical research, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, or nonprofit organizations • Demonstrated success developing and executing communications and media relations strategies that drive measurable results • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills • Strong media relations, stakeholder management, and executive advisory capabilities • Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling stories • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach • Experience managing multiple high-impact projects and priorities simultaneously • Strong analytical skills with experience measuring communications performance and impact • Preferred: Experience supporting scientific, healthcare, biomedical research, or life sciences organizations • Preferred: Experience advising executive leaders and subject matter experts • Preferred: International media relations experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health, well-being, and professional growth

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