Communications Manager

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:
  • SIB Bioinformatics Awards (incl. award committee coordination);
  • Online campaigns;
  • 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 Linked In channels for specific projects, support our social media presence (Linked In, 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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