Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to promote Break Through Cancer’s
  research initiatives, programs, and the scientists who work in our funded TeamLabs;
• Write and edit scientific content for various publications, including scientific journals, annual reports,
  and newsletters, as well as development and collateral material
• Develop and implement digital and social media campaigns to promote Break Through Cancer’s
  initiatives and engage with key stakeholders
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including scientists, clinicians, and staff;
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of communications
  projects;
• Collaborate with other Break Through Cancer teams, including philanthropy and events, to ensure a
  cohesive, integrated approach to communications;
• Ensure all communications materials are accurate, clear, and consistent with Break Through Cancer’s
  brand and messaging; and
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in cancer research and communicate findings to
  relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Chief Communications Officer and other leadership on projects important the mission of
  Break Through Cancer

Qualifications

• Scientific writing background required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience in communications or marketing in a scientific or healthcare-related field
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexible work style, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
  environment
• Attention to detail and ability to work within tight timelines
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of cancer research and the scientific community is a plus

To apply for the Break Through Cancer Communications Manager position, please submit a cover letter and
CV to careers@breakthroughcancer.org.

Break Through Cancer is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any kind. We treat our colleagues and applicants fairly and respectfully. We seek to employ people with skill and integrity, and provide them with the means to develop professionally. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (including neurodiversity), genetic information, veteran status, and any other legally protected group, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as proactive and engaged liaison to specific projects within the Break Through Cancer portfolio; work closely with Institutional project managers, clinical research coordinators, data engineers, data coordinators, and TeamLab members to align goals, and meet timelines and deliverables for experimental, clinical, and computational aspects of projects;
• Work with other portfolio managers to implement and execute data sharing practices within teams and across the portfolio;
• Manage and provide support for TeamLab meetings, presentations, and written reports;
• Manage and track TeamLab progress, budgets, and expenditures, communicate with stakeholders, and implement metrics for monitoring success;
• Organize content for training sessions and engagement activities including retreats, in-person team meetings, and hackathons;
• Lead internal scientific summary meetings to keep the Break Through Cancer team fully updated on TeamLab progress and challenges;
• Prepare notes and minutes for key scientific meetings and strategic programmatic memoranda;
• Some travel is required throughout the year and is based on in-person TeamLab events/meetings, attending scientific conferences related to the Break Through Cancer portfolio, and the annual Break Through Cancer Summit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required; advanced degree (e.g. master’s or PhD) in biology, medicine, or equivalent experience preferred;
• Experience in managing complex collaborations across multiple disciplines, departments, and institutions; experience with Agile preferred;
• Expertise with project management (human subjects and large-scale datasets—ideally in both academic and industry environments);
• Familiarity with budgeting and reconciliation;
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to promote and drive superior team performance;
• Excellent external and internal communication, organizational;
• Solutions-oriented problem solver.

To apply for the Scientific Portfolio Manager role, please send a cover letter and CV to careers@breakthroughcancer.org. Please address the following in your cover letter:

1. What has motivated you to apply for the Scientific Portfolio Manager role at Break Through Cancer, and in particular, what inspires you to work for a foundation that is dedicated to cancer research?
2. Describe your experience managing complex, multi-institutional collaborations.
3. Provide examples of how you have navigated politically complex and matrixed environments.

Break Through Cancer is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We treat our fellow Break Through Cancer colleagues and applicants fairly and respectfully. We seek to employ people with skill and integrity, and provide them with the means to develop professionally. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (including neurodiversity), genetic information, veteran status, and any other legally protected group, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.