Job tasks
Working in close alignment with SIB’s overarching communications strategy, you will:
* Manage several, mostly digital, communication projects in parallel, from planning and execution to dissemination and evaluation, such as:
o SIB Bioinformatics Awards (incl. award committee coordination);
o Online campaigns;
o Brochures.
* Develop and implement tailored communication plans and actions around our SIB Resources portfolio, our bioinformatics services, and the European / international projects we coordinate, in collaboration with the teams and stakeholders involved.
* Write engaging narratives tailored to our key audiences (incl. policy makers, scientists, industry) across a range of formats (e.g. videos, infographics, social media posts, web content).
* Social media: manage LinkedIn channels for specific projects, support our social media presence (LinkedIn, Bluesky) with campaigns and ad hoc posts to boost visibility and engagement.
Starting date: January 2025
Based in Lausanne, with some flexibility to work from Geneva and from home.
Profile requirements
Education and experience
* At least 5 years in a Communications position in a similar role and sector
* Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Biology or a related field of the life sciences, or in communications/journalism
* Background in life science / computer science an asset
Technical skills
* Outstanding organizational and project management skills (experience in using project management tools an asset)
* Excellent writing and editing skills: capacity to translate complex concepts into engaging and impactful messages for various audiences
* Proven track record in managing different communications projects at the same time
* Command of MS office tools (Word, Excel, PPT)
* Fluent in English and French (oral and written). German an asset.
Soft skills
* Able to connect day-to-day communication activities with broader institutional goals and ensure coherence across initiatives
* Proactive, self-driven and creative
* Enthusiastic and curious
* Great capacity to convey ideas verbally in and writing
* At ease in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent attention to detail
* Capacity to think visually to provide input to graphic designers or illustrators
* Good interpersonal and collaborative skills, strong team spirit
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