Job Description

We're looking for a Communications Specialist to join our growing Communications team.Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, you will play a pivotal role in shapingand conveying the narrative of our company both internally and externally. In this dynamicposition, you will lead the development and execution of comprehensive communicationstrategies, fostering a positive and informed environment for our employees while also ensuringthat our external messaging aligns with BenchSci's vision and goals.You are a PR professional who thinks like a journalist, crafting compelling stories that resonatewith our audiences. Your top-notch writing skills, coupled with your ability to simplify complextopics (both scientific and technology) will be instrumental in developing and executing earnand owned media strategies to drive awareness, affinity, and engagement. You will collaborcross-functionally to enhance BenchSci's brand reputation and maintain consistentcommunication channels. At BenchSci, we prioritize strategy before tactics, and we invite you tobe a key player in our mission to accelerate drug discovery.You Will:External Communications:xe2x97x8f Develop and execute external communications strategies that enhance BenchSci's brandvisibility and thought leadership.xe2x97x8f Craft compelling press releases, blog posts, social posts, and other content tocommunicate BenchSci's achievements, partnerships, and milestones.xe2x97x8f Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including journalists and keyopinion formers.xe2x97x8f Build and manage media playbooks and lists, respond to media inquiries, monitor thebiotech and pharmaceutical news landscapes, and identify thought leadership andexpert contributions in relevant industry publications.xe2x97x8f Manage the company's website and social media presence.xe2x97x8f Research and draft speaking opportunities and award submissions.Internal Communications:xe2x97x8f Develop and execute internal communication strategies to keep employees informed,engaged, and aligned with BenchSci's mission and company-wide goals.xe2x97x8f Curate content for various stakeholders and internal channels.xe2x97x8f Develop content for company-wide events, fostering transparency and shared purpose.Cross-Functional Collaboration:xe2x97x8f Coordinate and collaborate with other departments and teams, including talent, theOffice of the CEO, Product Marketing, and more to ensure consistency acrosscommunications.xe2x97x8f Provide communication support for various departments, ensuring a cohesive andintegrated approach.Special Projects:xe2x97x8f Support on special projects that are urgent and important, that don't have a home, toensure their successfulxe2x97x8f Support with the planning and execution of our SAB+ Fellows Summitxe2x97x8f Help manage BenchSci's website: Manage and maintain BenchSci's website content,ensuring it is up-to-date, informative, and reflects the company's brand and valuxe2x97x8f Support with the building Go-T0-Market Town Hall presentationsxe2x97x8f Support with brand marketing initiatives, ensuring consistency as neededYou Have:

• 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably in a SaaS, startup, or biotech environment.
• Excellent writing skills, and a proven ability to explain complex technical topics, ideally within the AI space, is considered an asset.
• Experience tracking communications analytics, interpreting value and ROI.
• Reputation for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and building relationships with journalists and publications.
• The drive for excellence and an eye for details.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and drive communication initiatives independently. A proactive mindset that anticipates communication needs, identify opportunities, and takes decisive actions to stay ahead of the curve.
• A growth mindset and drive for learning and improving.
• Passion for making a positive impact on the world and for science.
• Considered a plus: in-depth knowledge and understanding of the life sciences industry, with a proven track record of effectively communicating complex scientific topics diverse audiences.

Benefits and Perks:An engaging remote-first cultureA great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity optionsA robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every yearCompany closures for 14 more days throughout the yearFlex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidaysComprehensive health and dental benefits.Annual learning & development budgetA one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSciAn annual lifestyle spending account allowanceGenerous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off optionsThe ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!About BenchSci:BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Workxc2xae, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.Our Culture:BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our .Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our .Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to .

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