Science Analyst Jobs

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. We are looking for a Science Analyst to join our team!

In collaboration with our Client Services team, our Science Analysts help translate complex science into compelling narratives, shaping the stories that will build value for our clients and help them advance their missions. The Science Analyst partners with our clients and Verge team members to guide the scientific strategy and content underlying all relevant deliverables while ensuring seamless execution of project workflow and timelines.

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.

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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategist

• Oversee scientific research and media monitoring efforts conducted by junior staff providing guidance on scientific insights and opportunities for Verge team and clients
• Extract insights from ongoing research around relevant peer-reviewed literature landscape and news coverage to inform science strategy and identify opportunities for Verge team and clients
• Identify opportunities to lead staff education efforts to advance scientific understanding across the firm
• Participate in new business calls as appropriate to help evaluate new client opportunities/science
• Keep a pulse on emerging trends in breakthrough science, diseases, treatment modalities, health issues and more
• Interpret and translate preclinical and clinical research in a clear and understandable way for a variety of audiences
• Stay informed of competitor science to shape strategic communications direction and storytelling approach/nuances
• Develop relationships with key client science/medical contacts to expand relationships with and resources for clients
• Prepare science briefs and onboard new team members to clients’ science

Content Creator

• For new client engagements, lead discovery phase of work with clients, conduct brandscape analysis, develop narratives and corporate decks, draft website copy
• Leverage scientific knowledge to contribute to media strategies, pitch angles, and press announcements
• Write or edit complex content, media materials and other deliverables (messaging, web copy, presentations, white papers, blog articles, digital and social media content; client results reports); oversee quality control, editing, and proofing process
• Serve as a creative liaison by providing clear and scientifically accurate instructions to creative department, developers, and medical illustrators to bring new ways of thinking for showcasing and elevating client work visually

Project Manager

• Partner with client services team to lead clients through progression of the work through call recaps, timelines, communication on next steps
• Demonstrate consistent, thoughtful execution and oversight of deliverables by managing projects from start to finish, develop timelines, ensure deliverables are completed on time
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute projects
• Serve as client day-to-day contact when appropriate

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly collaborative and innovative in partnership with Verge team, clients, vendors, and other business partners
• Excellent written and professional interpersonal communications skills
• Fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, shows confidence and proactive action to take on and own unfamiliar tasks
• Advanced degree in life sciences a plus (PharmD, PhD)
• Genuine passion for healthcare and client service; innate curiosity about science, technology and the world around you; growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects with a high attention to detail
• Values teamwork and making an impact to ensure work is executed in its completeness and within the defined expectations

Science Analyst

• Experience developing and managing client relationships
• Strong research skills and ability to utilize research to make recommendations
• Experience with media relations, content marketing, digital strategy, design, advertising, qualitative/quantitative research
• 3+ years of experience in science or healthcare communications; agency experience preferred

Senior Science Analyst

• 6+ years of science communications and/or medical writing experience, preferably in an agency environment (pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, PR etc.)
• Understanding and management of the billing process and activity reports as needed
• Demonstrated experience with: media relations, content marketing, digital strategy, design, advertising, qualitative/quantitative research
• Experience with new business process: conducting research, developing tactical recommendations, and using creative skills to craft compelling presentations to deliver our message to potential clients
• Ability to provide ongoing, strategic counsel to clients
• Ability to support development of proposals and tracking of budgets as needed