Manager, Science In The City

Summary
Do you have a passion for science and desire to contribute to scientific communications? STEMCELL is looking for a Manager for its Science in the City program — a science communication resource that connects local researchers with their scientific community and helps them stay current with the science news, events, and jobs taking place around them.
In this role, you will lead a team of direct reports in staying on top of the latest scientific advances in various regional scientific communities. You will oversee the publication of website, newsletter, and social media content, and work with your team to engage with scientific researchers online and through attendance at scientific events in the region. You will work cross-functionally and independently to strategize and execute on projects that optimize the impact, growth, and success of the Science in the City program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Through monitoring and analysis of performance via metrics and feedback, propose and execute on strategies for program growth and expansion.
• Work cross-functionally to support regional marketing needs and logistics.
• Develop and execute on strategies for city-specific community engagement, partnerships, memberships, and live events.
• Manage day-to-day operations of STEMCELL’s Science in the City program, including creation of website, newsletter, and social media content.
• Work cross-functionally to leverage, evolve, and align the Science in the City program with STEMCELL’s goals and brand.

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills .
• Demonstrated experience in people and project management.
• Experience with Wordpress, Eloqua, Meltwater, or equivalent software is preferred.
• Minimum BSc with 4+ years relevant work experience, MSc with 2+ years work experience, or PhD graduate with 1+ years work experience.

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STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.
This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.
As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.
NOTE: STEMCELL’s vaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process.
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