Passion & Purpose
Verge Scientific Communications is driven by the opportunity to shape the stories of science and innovation — new products, therapies and technologies that promise to leave an indelible mark on humanity. As individuals, we are strategists, storytellers, scientists, and creatives, beautifully diverse in our talents and experiences. As a team, we are a community of thinkers and builders – a creative powerhouse on a mission to advance purpose-driven companies and ideas. New ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and our people, supported and appreciated.
“Verge truly invests in our team, and as a member of the People Operations team, I have been able to hone my skills to support our teams and create a fun experience, while fostering my personal growth in various areas. Verge is a place where I can intentionally and proudly live out our values and make a positive impact on our teams and agency.”
“One thing I appreciate most about Verge is the breadth of my role and the opportunity to identify and cultivate individual interests within it. The incredible support and encouragement I feel from those around me not only enables me the freedom to explore aspects of the work that energize me, but encourages me to use my strengths and specialize in them to further innovate and elevate our work.”
“Verge is comprised of exquisitely creative and caring people who support a culture of continuous learning and growth. My teammates not only celebrate my strengths, but also empower me to take on new challenges and cultivate new skill sets.”
Join Us
Calling all creative thinkers, dreamers and builders. If you enjoy tackling complex science and technology, thinking creatively about how to bring stories to life, rolling up your sleeves to do meaningful work for clients, and learning from a diverse team of storytellers, let’s have a conversation.
We are actively seeking:
DIRECTOR – LIFE SCIENCE / BIOTECH COMMUNICATIONS
About Verge Scientific
VERGE Scientific Communications is an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies.
Our team is comprised of seasoned health and science communications counselors, brand strategists, PhD scientists and creatives – each with deep experience shaping and sharing the stories of innovator companies. We help the emerging biotech craft its science story within the context of changing treatment paradigms. We advise the growthoriented health technology company on navigating key inflection points with the potential to make or break their business. And we shape the untold stories of true industry leaders. Our services include brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
Though headquartered in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington DC, Verge colleagues can be found in Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and throughout the country. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for inperson, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for client needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for a seasoned communications strategist and client counselor with life science PR agency experience to join our client service team as a Director.
The Director will be responsible for leading account planning, organizing the work and resources, and driving strategy and implementation of branding and communications programs on behalf of Verge clients. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of our clients’ business and insight into key communications challenges in the emerging biotechnology and life sciences landscape. The Director will guide and manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure client goals are met or exceeded on time and budget, while delivering a consistent Verge experience reflective of our values.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic environment where new ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and people are supported and appreciated. Together, we are shaping the brands and stories of clients on a mission to improve human health. If you are highly collaborative, value teamwork and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, small agency environment, we encourage you to apply.
Verge is a sister company to Deerfield Agency, a strategic health care marketing firm.
Position Responsibilities
Client Service / Strategy
- Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to existing and prospective C-suite level clients in biotech/life science industry
- Proactively counsel clients and team, identify opportunities to add value, creatively solve business problems
- Build strong relationships with clients: understand and anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, ensure client satisfaction, drive referrals
- Lead and motivate an integrated team to develop and implement strategic communications programs
- Manage client relationship and program deliverables, build relationships with key stakeholders and business partners
- Ensure client satisfaction and delivery of consistent, high-quality deliverables and positive Verge experience through the lens of our values
Team Management / Execution
- Lead day-to-day account planning and management of program execution and resources
- Look ahead to map resources and workflow
- Oversee account teams and external partners to ensure client goals are met and exceeded, deliverables are on time and within established budget
- Adjust programming to meet the evolving needs of clients
- Guide and support team to ensure overall productivity, satisfaction, and engagement; identify training and development needs
Financial Management
- Partner with Leadership to ensure the financial health and profitability of accounts
- Lead monthly resource planning and revenue projections for accounts
- Develop client proposals/scopes of work and budgets
- Oversee budget management and invoicing for accounts
- Ensure account team members are meeting utilization and billability targets
Content Development
- Craft and provide strategy direction on client messaging and content
- Work closely with team of communications counselors, brand strategists, scientists, and creatives to develop various forms of content for clients (e.g., corporate narrative, website content, investor presentations, media materials)
- Collaborate with design/development partners to ensure projects are on-strategy and delivered on time and on budget
Media Relations/Executive Coaching
- Collaborate with media strategists to shape and drive media strategy for accounts
- Provide executive coaching and media training for clients; facilitate media interviews
- Develop press materials, including social media content
- Conduct media outreach as needed
People Management and Mentoring
- Actively manage, mentor, and coach team members, 2-3 direct reports
- Provide regular and scheduled feedback on performance and expectations for account team members and direct reports
- Proactively identify and address gaps in skills and resources
- Partner with our People team to identify learning opportunities for staff growth and professional development
- Lead and/or contribute to staff-wide professional development and training efforts
Agency Growth
- Contribute to company growth and revenue goals
- Drive organic growth opportunities to maximize firm value for clients
- Actively contribute to optimizing agency operations; participate in regular management resource and business planning meetings
Leadership
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and thought leadership across the firm
- Introduce new ways of thinking and new approaches to the firm
- Demonstrate, teach and reinforce company values and guiding principles
- Advance DEI strategic initiatives
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare and/or science communications, PR agency experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Experience in corporate communications, science communications, and/or investor relations a plus
- Passion for work in the biotech, health tech or science industries with an innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you
- Demonstrated ability to “think big” developing new ideas to deliver and delight both our clients and colleagues
- Ability to cultivate new client opportunities, grow business organically
- Proven track record of managing agency account financials
- Strong attention to detail while managing projects for multiple accounts with tight deadlines
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a highly collaborative and supportive approach and an ability to effectively lead and manage hybrid teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – LIFE SCIENCE / BIOTECH COMMUNICATIONS
About Verge Scientific
VERGE Scientific Communications is an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies.
Our team is comprised of seasoned health and science communications counselors, brand strategists, PhD scientists and creatives – each with deep experience shaping and sharing the stories of innovator companies. We help the emerging biotech craft its science story within the context of changing treatment paradigms. We advise the growth-oriented health technology company on navigating key inflection points with the potential to make or break their business. And we shape the untold stories of true industry leaders. Our services include brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
Though headquartered in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington DC, Verge colleagues can be found in Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and throughout the country. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for in-person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for client needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for a Senior Account Executive with healthcare PR agency experience to join our client service team.
We are expanding our client services team and are looking for someone who has experience directing and driving day-to-day account activities and working with a multidisciplinary team to execute on integrated communications strategies. At Verge, we support and encourage our staff to own and manage a wide range of projects while working alongside a seasoned team to translate complex science into compelling narratives, shaping the stories and strategies that will build value for our clients and help them advance their missions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic environment where new ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and people are supported and appreciated. Together, we are shaping the brands and stories of clients on a mission to improve human health. If you are highly collaborative, value teamwork and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, small agency environment, we encourage you to apply.
Verge is a sister company to Deerfield Agency, a strategic health care marketing firm.
Responsibilities
- Support Verge clients and account leads by managing projects, timelines and delivering stellar service and a consistent client experience
- Write and edit a variety of materials including press releases, messaging, website and social media content, blog articles, backgrounders, presentations
- Serve as a key day-to-day client contact, responding to client requests and questions, preparing for and participating in client interactions and meetings
- Develop knowledge of clients, the industry, and emerging areas of science
- Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities, provide actionable recommendations to proactively counsel clients under supervision of senior counselors
- Liaise with designers and medical illustrators and Verge Team Leads to bring science stories to life visually
- Compile and write research and client results reports, internal scientific briefs for client kick-offs and other materials as requested
- Mentor and support Interns, Account Executives and Associate Analysts
- Provide junior staff with guidance and feedback, encouraging growth and good work but also, in addressing work that may need improvement before client/agency review
- May assist with media related functions to include:
- draft media strategies, media lists, and media pitches; schedule media pitches and interviews; develop backgrounders for media interviewing and arrange interviews
- draft and/or revise press releases to make the media aware of announcements and achievements
- write or assist with the process of completing reporters’ information requests
- read and digest all new and traditional media coverage of client companies
- partner with senior management to develop creative strategy and create engaging content to disseminate
- In alignment with our collaborative work environment, there may be other job functions that this role is asked to execute to support team members and the firm overall
Requirements
- 3+ years of healthcare PR agency experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Passion for work in the biotech, health tech or science industries with an innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you
- Demonstrated ability to “think big” developing new ideas to deliver and delight both our clients and colleagues
- Strong attention to detail while managing projects for multiple accounts with tight deadlines
- Experience in corporate communications, science communications, and/or investor relations a plus
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Strong research and writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR – LIFE SCIENCE / BIOTECH COMMUNICATIONS
About Verge Scientific
VERGE Scientific Communications is an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies.
Our team is comprised of seasoned health and science communications counselors, brand strategists, PhD scientists and creatives – each with deep experience shaping and sharing the stories of innovator companies. We help the emerging biotech craft its science story within the context of changing treatment paradigms. We advise the growth-oriented health technology company on navigating key inflection points with the potential to make or break their business. And we shape the untold stories of true industry leaders. Our services include brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
Though headquartered in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington DC, Verge colleagues can be found in Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and throughout the country. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for in-person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for client needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for an Account Supervisor with healthcare PR agency experience to join our client service team.
As the day-to-day contact for our clients, this person will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds who are working to improve human health by developing strategic communications programs for clients in the biotech and life sciences industry. You will work with a seasoned team to translate complex science into compelling narratives, shaping the stories and strategies that will build value for our clients and help them advance their missions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic environment where new ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and people are supported and appreciated. Together, we are shaping the brands and stories of clients on a mission to improve human health. If you are highly collaborative, value teamwork and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, small agency environment, we encourage you to apply.
Verge is a sister company to Deerfield Agency, a strategic health care marketing firm.
Responsibilities
- Support account Team Leads (Vice President/Sr. Vice President) to drive the successful implementation of branding and strategic communications programs on behalf of clients
- Oversee operational performance of accounts, ensuring quality work, deadline, and budget adherence
- Manage execution and oversee day-to-day account activities, including materials development, media activities, social media, branding and website deliverables, scientific illustrations and other visual content
- Manage overall project timelines and deadlines; flag potential issues for Team Lead
- Serve as the day-to-day client contact on specific projects, addressing client issues in a thoughtful and effective manner
- Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities, provide actionable recommendations to proactively counsel clients under supervision of senior counselors
- Proactively manage and mentor junior staff by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback to support their professional development
- Oversee and when needed create high quality internal and external communications content including press releases, messaging, website and social media content, blog articles, backgrounders, and presentations
- Review and edit client emails, recommendation memos, results reports, and other materials as needed
- Manage client and account team to ensure completion of strategy and program goals
- Lead portions of both internal and external client calls
- Foster and manage the relationships with designers, medical illustration, freelances and Verge Team Leads to bring science stories to life visually
- Develop understanding of the new and organic business development process, and mentor leads to develop skills these skills
- Continue development of knowledge of clients and industry; growth and strengthen leadership skills;
- May assist with media related functions to include:
- draft media strategies, media lists, and media pitches; schedule media pitches and interviews; develop backgrounders for media interviewing and arrange interviews
- draft and/or revise press releases to make the media aware of announcements and achievements
- write or assist with the process of completing reporters’ information requests
- read and digest all new and traditional media coverage of client companies
- partner with senior management to develop creative strategy and create engaging content to disseminate
- In alignment with our collaborative work environment, there may be other job functions that this role is asked to execute to support team members and the firm overall
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in science or healthcare communications; agency experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Passion for work in the biotech, health tech or science industries with an innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you
- Demonstrated ability to “think big” developing new ideas to deliver and delight both our clients and colleagues
- Highly collaborative and supportive of coworkers, business partners and clients
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude; excited to jump in and contribute to the growth of the firm
- Strong attention to detail while managing projects for multiple accounts with tight deadlines
- Experience in corporate communications, science communications, and/or investor relations a plus
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Strong research and writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
VICE PRESIDENT – LIFE SCIENCE / BIOTECH COMMUNICATIONS
About Verge Scientific
VERGE Scientific Communications is an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies.
Our team is comprised of seasoned health and science communications counselors, brand strategists, PhD scientists and creatives – each with deep experience shaping and sharing the stories of innovator companies. We help the emerging biotech craft its science story within the context of changing treatment paradigms. We advise the growth-oriented health technology company on navigating key inflection points with the potential to make or break their business. And we shape the untold stories of true industry leaders. Our services include brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
Though headquartered in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington DC, Verge colleagues can be found in Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and throughout the country. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for in-person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for client needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for a seasoned communications strategist and client counselor with life science PR agency experience to join our client service team as a Vice President.
The Vice President will be responsible for leading account planning, organizing the work and resources, and driving strategy and implementation of branding and communications programs on behalf of Verge clients. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of our clients’ business and insight into key communications challenges in the emerging biotechnology and life sciences landscape. The Vice President will guide and manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure client goals are met or exceeded on time and budget, while delivering a consistent Verge experience reflective of our values.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic environment where new ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and people are supported and appreciated. Together, we are shaping the brands and stories of clients on a mission to improve human health. If you are highly collaborative, value teamwork and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, small agency environment, we encourage you to apply.
Verge is a sister company to Deerfield Agency, a strategic health care marketing firm.
Position Responsibilities
Client Service / Strategy
- Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to existing and prospective C-suite level clients in biotech/life science industry
- Proactively counsel clients and team, identify opportunities to add value, creatively solve business problems
- Build strong relationships with clients: understand and anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, ensure client satisfaction, drive referrals
- Lead and motivate an integrated team to develop and implement strategic communications programs
- Manage client relationship and program deliverables, build relationships with key stakeholders and business partners
- Ensure client satisfaction and delivery of consistent, high-quality deliverables and positive Verge experience through the lens of our values
Team Management / Execution
- Lead day-to-day account planning and management of program execution and resources
- Look ahead to map resources and workflow
- Oversee account teams and external partners to ensure client goals are met and exceeded, deliverables are on time and within established budget
- Adjust programming to meet the evolving needs of clients
- Guide and support team to ensure overall productivity, satisfaction, and engagement; identify training and development needs
Financial Management
- Partner with Executive Vice Presidents/Senior Vice Presidents to ensure the financial health and profitability of accounts
- Lead monthly resource planning and revenue projections for accounts
- Develop client proposals/scopes of work and budgets
- Oversee budget management and invoicing for accounts
- Ensure account team members are meeting utilization and billability targets
Content Development
- Craft and provide strategy direction on client messaging and content
- Work closely with team of communications counselors, brand strategists, scientists, and creatives to develop various forms of content for clients (e.g., corporate narrative, website content, investor presentations, media materials)
- Collaborate with design/development partners to ensure projects are on-strategy and delivered on time and on budget
Media Relations/Executive Coaching
- Collaborate with media strategists to shape and drive media strategy for accounts
- Provide executive coaching and media training for clients; facilitate media interviews
- Develop press materials, including social media content
- Conduct media outreach as needed
People Management and Mentoring
- Actively manage, mentor, and coach team members, 2-3 direct reports
- Provide regular and scheduled feedback on performance and expectations for account team members and direct reports
- Proactively identify and address gaps in skills and resources
- Partner with our People team to identify learning opportunities for staff growth and professional development
- Lead and/or contribute to staff-wide professional development and training efforts
Agency Growth
- Contribute to company growth and revenue goals
- Drive organic growth opportunities to maximize firm value for clients
- Actively contribute to optimizing agency operations; participate in regular management resource and business planning meetings
Leadership
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and thought leadership across the firm
- Introduce new ways of thinking and new approaches to the firm
- Demonstrate, teach and reinforce company values and guiding principles
- Advance DEI strategic initiatives
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated
- Contribute to a thriving culture centered on people, service, teamwork, and innovation
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare and/or science communications, PR agency experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Experience in corporate communications, science communications, and/or investor relations a plus
- Passion for work in the biotech, health tech or science industries with an innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you
- Demonstrated ability to “think big” developing new ideas to deliver and delight both our clients and colleagues
- Ability to cultivate new client opportunities, grow business organically
- Proven track record of managing agency account financials
- Strong attention to detail while managing projects for multiple accounts with tight deadlines
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a highly collaborative and supportive approach and an ability to effectively lead and manage hybrid teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
About Verge Scientific
VERGE Scientific Communications is an award-winning brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies.
Our team is comprised of seasoned health and science communications counselors, brand strategists, PhD scientists and creatives – each with deep experience shaping and sharing the stories of innovator companies. We help the emerging biotech craft its science story within the context of changing treatment paradigms. We advise the growth-oriented health technology company on navigating key inflection points with the potential to make or break their business. And we shape the untold stories of true industry leaders. Our services include brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
Though headquartered in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington DC, Verge colleagues can be found in Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and throughout the country. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for in-person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for client needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are now looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, entry-level communications or public relations professional interested in gaining valuable skills in a fast-paced science communications firm. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a diverse and seasoned team to shape the stories – and success – of our clients on a mission to improve human health. In this role, you will support account teams on a wide range of projects and have exposure to all aspects of the Verge branding and strategic communications process.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic environment where new ways of thinking are encouraged, growth and continuous improvement expected, and people are supported and appreciated. Together, we are shaping the brands and stories of clients on a mission to improve human health. If you are highly collaborative, value teamwork and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced, small agency environment, we encourage you to apply.
Verge is a sister company to Deerfield Agency, a strategic health care marketing firm.
Responsibilities
- Support account teams in day-to-day activities including media monitoring, research, writing, visual content development, project management, media relations, results reporting and client communications
- Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis of news coverage and social media to identify opportunities and inform communications strategies for Verge clients
- Conduct research on breakthrough science, diseases, treatment modalities, health issues and more
- Develop a variety of materials intended for media, investors, industry partners, health care professionals and patients
- Develop social media content, blog articles, presentations, website copy
- Liaise with designers and medical illustrators to bring science stories to life visually
- Assist in compiling and writing research and client results reports, internal scientific briefs for client kick-offs and other materials as requested
- Develop and maintain media and key influencer lists, industry awards and thought-leadership opportunities
- Assist with administrative account duties such as preparing activity reports, scheduling
- In alignment with our collaborative work environment, there may be other job functions that this role is asked to execute to support team members and the firm overall
Requirements
- Degree or experience in Communications, Public Relations, or Life Sciences (prior science communications experience or PR agency internship a plus)
- Innately curious about science, technology and the world around you
- Passionate about healthcare and client service
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Highly collaborative, values teamwork and making an impact
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude; excited to jump in and contribute to the growth of the firm
- Brings new ideas and ways of thinking to the firm
- Proactive, self-starter, constantly learning, growing and striving to be better
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
SCIENCE ANALYST
In collaboration with our Client Services team, our Science Analysts help translate complex science into compelling narratives, shaping the stories that will build value for our clients and help them advance their missions. The Science Analyst partners with our clients and Verge team members to guide the scientific strategy and content underlying all relevant deliverables while ensuring seamless execution of project workflow and timelines.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced degree in life sciences a plus (PharmD, PhD)
- Geniune passion for healthcare and client service; innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you; growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
- Highly collaborative and innovative in partnership with Verge team, clients, vendors, and other business partners
- Values teamwork and making an impact to ensure work is executed in its completeness and within the defined expectations
- Fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, shows confidence and proactive action to take on and own unfamiliar tasks
Science Analyst
- 3+ years of experience in science or healthcare communications; agency experience preferred
- Experience with media relations, content marketing, digital strategy, design, advertising, qualitative/quantitative research
- Experience developing and managing client relationships
- Strong research skills and ability to utilize research to make recommendations
Senior Science Analyst
- 6+ years of science communications and/or medical writing experience, preferably in an agency environment (pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, PR etc.)
- Ability to provide ongoing, strategic counsel to clients
- Demonstrated experience with: media relations, content marketing, digital strategy, design, advertising, qualitative/quantitative research
- Experience with new business process: conducting research, developing tactical recommendations, and using creative skills to craft compelling presentations to deliver our message to potential clients
- Ability to support development of proposals and tracking of budgets as needed
- Understanding and management of the billing process and activity reports as needed
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategist
- Keep a pulse on emerging trends in breakthrough science, diseases, treatment modalities, health issues and more
- Extract insights from ongoing research around relevant peer-reviewed literature landscape and news coverage to inform science strategy and identify opportunities for Verge team and clients
- Stay informed of competitor science to shape strategic communications direction and storytelling approach/nuances
- Oversee scientific research and media monitoring efforts conducted by junior staff providing guidance on scientific insights and opportunities for Verge team and clients
- Prepare science briefs and onboard new team members to clients’ science
- Interpret and translate preclinical and clinical research in a clear and understandable way for a variety of audiences
- Develop relationships with key client science/medical contacts to expand relationships with and resources for clients
- Participate in new business calls as appropriate to help evaluate new client opportunities/science
- Identify opportunities to lead staff education efforts to advance scientific understanding across the firm
Content Creator
- Write or edit complex content, media materials and other deliverables (messaging, web copy, presentations, white papers, blog articles, digital and social media content; client results reports); oversee quality control, editing, and proofing process
- For new client engagements, lead discovery phase of work with clients, conduct brandscape analysis, develop narratives and corporate decks, draft website copy
- Serve as a creative liaison by providing clear and scientifically accurate instructions to creative department, developers, and medical illustrators to bring new ways of thinking for showcasing and elevating client work visually
- Leverage scientific knowledge to contribute to media strategies, pitch angles, and press announcements
Project Manager
- Demonstrate consistent, thoughtful execution and oversight of deliverables by managing projects from start to finish, develop timelines, ensure deliverables are completed on time
- Partner with client services team to lead clients through progression of the work through call recaps, timelines, communication on next steps
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute projects
- Serve as client day-to-day contact when appropriate
At Verge, we focus on the overall wellbeing of our team. To best support our team members nationwide, we offer the ability to work in our corporate office in Arlington, from your home office, or a hybrid of both. We understand the need for personal and professional flexibility – Verge offers a competitive benefits package, flexible time off policy, paid holidays, paid parental leave and flexibility to your daily work schedule. We provide opportunities throughout the month for everyone to connect in meaningful ways, and always make sure we take the time to celebrate our achievements. We hope we have the opportunity to chat with you and discuss what you are looking for and the experience Verge can provide.
SEND US YOUR RESUME
Enough about us. We want to hear from you. We are always seeking fresh perspectives to enrich our team.
Get in touch at careers@vergescientific.com