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.
“At Verge, one of our values is “Believe in Possibilities” which enables countless opportunities for personal growth. I am constantly learning, being challenged, and gaining confidence in my abilities, all while being supported and cheered on by my colleagues.”
“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.”
“Working at Verge has allowed me to flex my scientific skills in a new sector and learn from a team of incredibly supportive and wildly creative folks. Leadership is transparent, teams are collaborative, opinions are welcome, and fun is guaranteed. I didn’t realize that working in the fast-paced realm of startups and biotech could be quite so inspiring!”
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:
TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
Deerfield Pharma Services Holdings, LLC is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to partner with our People Operations team to develop the strategy and support staffing goals for both Deerfield Agency and VERGE Scientific Communications.
Deerfield is a full-service healthcare agency and solutions provider that helps companies in the life sciences industry do “more with less” through a unique blend of marketing, tech, and analytics. Our proprietary Agency of Brand model allows us to complement existing agency partners for some clients while serving as a full Agency of Record for others.
Verge 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 who execute brand and creative strategy; corporate, scientific and product communications; media relations; website design; content marketing and social media engagement.
This role can be based out of our Arlington, VA or Conshohocken, PA offices or can be remote. Preference is that remote applicants are east coast based. We offer a flexible work environment allowing for in-person, hybrid, and remote work opportunities. This position may require travel for business needs or team gatherings.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to support staffing goals for a small, but fast-growing communications agency. You will be responsible for sourcing, identifying, recruiting, and screening our next great talent, while representing the exceptional culture of Deerfield and Verge. You will cultivate relationships to build a pipeline of talent and enhance our recruiting and hiring practices aligned with the strategic goals of the business.
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.
Responsibilities
- Manage full life cycle recruitment process; posting and job description creation, advertisement, sourcing, candidate evaluation, interview scheduling, feedback analysis and offer extension for candidates in a variety of positions and levels
- Promotes and hires for the Fellowship/Internship program
- Utilize the applicant tracking system to post positions, manage and communicate with candidates, develop reports, and maintain all recruitment data
- Monitors job offers and compensation practices; analyzes data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries
- Develop strong relationships with senior management to forecast recruitment needs; provide consultation to key hiring managers and implement innovative and cost-effective recruiting strategies linked with business needs
- Drives recruiting best practices and ensures talent pool is diverse, equitable, and inclusive
- Be proactive in building candidate pipelines with diverse talent pools to meet current and potential staffing needs
- Define and maintain role requirements ensuring all active requisitions accurately reflect the role within the organization, responsibilities, contributions, and Verge’s culture
- Source candidates using our internal database, portfolio sites, social media networking, and industry job boards
- Identifies, organizes, and coordinates participation in career fairs and networking events
- Recommends opportunities to expand recruitment and advertising efforts to increase diversity of the candidate pool
- Leverage internal candidate and employee referral program to deliver quality candidates that will elevate team dynamics and the company culture
- Identify and implement employer branding tools to create continuous awareness of the company’s culture, growth, and employee experience
- Educate and develop hiring managers on behavioral-based interview model, providing feedback and the hiring process overall
- Utilize strong customer service approach to ensure a positive candidate experience — manage candidate care throughout interview process deliver all communication in professional and timely manner
- Work with other HR team members to execute on the onboarding process
- 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
- 5+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Experience recruiting in public relations, corporate communications, science communications, marketing, advertising and/or investor relations preferred
- Ability to design and drive recruitment strategy
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance numerous candidates and requisitions simultaneously
- Strong understanding of recruiting tools, such as sourcing platforms and applicant tracking systems and techniques related to strategy, reporting and sourcing
- Knowledge of HR compliance as it relates to recruitment activity and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality
- 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 MANAGER – 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 Manager with healthcare PR agency experience to join our client service team. This is the equivalent of a Senior Account Executive/rising Account Supervisor in a traditional agency setting.
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 Coordinators 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)
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER – 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 Manager with healthcare PR agency experience to join our client service team. This is the equivalent of an Account Supervisor in a traditional agency setting.
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 (Directors/Sr. Directors) 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)
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 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 Director. This is the equivalent of a Vice President (VP) level in a traditional agency setting.
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 Managing Directors/Senior Directors 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)
SENIOR 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 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 with life science PR agency experience to join our client service team as a Senior Director. This is the equivalent of a Senior Vice President (SVP) in a traditional agency setting.
The Senior Director will serve as a trusted strategic communications counselor to our pioneering science-driven 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 Senior Director will lead the development and execution of strategic communications programs and branding initiatives on behalf of our clients, lead and develop a remote team of scientific storytellers, communications strategists, and scientists, while also contributing to the growth of the firm. As a counselor to our C-suite level clients, this person will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds who are working to improve human health.
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
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
- Manage client relationship and program deliverables, build relationships with key stakeholders and business partners
- Lead planning process with a multidisciplinary team of strategists, creatives, and scientists
- Anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, ensure client satisfaction, drive referrals
- Ensure consistent Verge experience through the lens of our values and centered on thoughtful strategy and exceptional service
Team Management / Execution
- Lead, coach, and motivate account team and external partners to ensure client goals are met and exceeded, deliverables are on time and on budget
- Adjust programming to meet the evolving needs of clients
- Communicate strategic direction and set the tone for the account
- Ensure team health and satisfaction
- Ultimately responsible for strategic direction, execution, financial management, and profitability of accounts
Financial Management
- Oversee a book of business, 6-8 accounts, including overall financial health and profitability of accounts
- Create and manage budgets and staff resources to maximize efficiencies
- Participate in resource planning and revenue projections
- Ensure account team members are meeting utilization and billability targets
People Management and Mentoring
- Actively manage, mentor, and coach team members, 2-4 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
- Identify new business prospects, generate leads; contribute to cultivating new clients
- Lead business development efforts, develop and sell-in proposals
- Actively contribute to optimizing agency operations; participate in regular management resource and business planning meetings
Leadership
- Serve as a senior leader for the firm, regularly communicate perspective both internally and externally
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and thought leadership across the firm
- Bring new ways of thinking and doing 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
- 15+ 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)
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
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 Staff Accountant to join our growing team – someone with the passion and vision to help create and maintain operational efficiencies that will impact the bottom-line profits of the firm. As a specialist to our Senior Director, this person will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds who are working to improve human health.
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
- Perform the day-to-day activities of all accounting operational functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management
- Manage vendor process including entering vendor invoices, responding to vendor inquiries
- Provide Senior Director, Finance with weekly vendor check run
- Company credit card management and reconciliations
- Maintaining the General Ledger with month-end account reconciliations
- Assist with other activities associated with monthly close
- Preparing financial reports and assisting with financial analysis
- 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 experience with full G/L, A/P and A/R responsibilities required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent related experience
- Knowledge of full charge bookkeeping and experience preparing financial statements
- Advanced QuickBooks user, specifically QuickBooks Online
- Experience with NetSuite
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment including responding to frequent demands of multiple customers (internal and external)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable using various business productivity apps (Slack, Zoom)
ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
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 Coordinator 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)
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.
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Get in touch at careers@vergescientific.com