Communications Manager - CDI 60-80%

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 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