Manager, External & Scientific Communications

The role

This role owns the external narrative and scientific communications strategy to elevate visibility in oncology. You will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and develop integrated communications campaigns and scientific storytelling.

What you will do

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans across multiple business units
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align messaging and priorities
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications strategy
• Lead communications strategies supporting manuscripts, conference abstracts, and publications
• Develop conference campaigns and social promotion plans for research conferences
• Develop and manage social content for executives and subject matter experts
• Build and maintain employee advocacy programs
• Manage corporate social channels and develop editorial calendars
• Manage relationships with external media partners and PR agencies
• Oversee communications project tracking systems and manage timelines

Required qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience leading external communications in healthcare, health technology or the life sciences
• 5+ years of experience in external communications, scientific communications, or marketing strategy
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing integrated communications campaigns
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Experience managing social media strategy and content creation
• Proficiency with communications tools and platforms (e.g., Sprinklr, Airtable, design software)
• Experience with media relations and earned media strategy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

• Background in life sciences, healthcare, or oncology communications
• Experience with employee advocacy programs and thought leadership development
• Familiarity with AI-powered content tools and communications automation
• Experience managing communications during organizational change or rapid growth
• Knowledge of conference strategy and scientific event marketing
• Experience with Figma, Google Workspace, and similar collaborative tools

Benefits

• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive compensation package
• 401(k) contribution
• Financial health resources including 1:1 financial advice
• Mental well-being tools and services
• Parental benefits and policies including family-building care and generous leave
• Path to parenthood programs supporting fertility, adoption and surrogacy
• Travel support for safe healthcare services

About the company

Flatiron Health aims to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. The company values integrity and is positioned to create a modern, connected oncology ecosystem.