Role Description We are seeking a Science Communications Manager to shape the voice of Breakthrough Discoveries. This isn't just about writing press releases; it's about translating complex, cutting-edge research into compelling narratives that move funders, policymakers, and the public to action. You will lead our communications strategy end-to-end while serving as a key liaison to our external communications firm, bringing scientific rigor to our message and ensuring our story is told with both accuracy and heart. Key Responsibilities - Content & Narrative Strategy: Develop and execute a communications calendar across channels — website, email, social media, and earned media — that connects our funded research to real-world impact for the bipolar disorder community. - Science Translation: Work with scientific leaders and funded investigators to distill complex research findings, outcomes, and impact into accessible content for non-specialist audiences including funders, advocates, and the general public. - Content Creation & Production: Write, edit, and publish across organizational channels, including newsletters, blog posts, social copy, website updates, and press materials. - External Agency Liaison: Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for our contracted communications firm by providing scientific context, reviewing final deliverables for accuracy, and ensuring alignment with our brand and mission. - Research Community Engagement: Partner with our funded investigators to elevate their work in the bipolar disorder community and beyond, coordinating researcher spotlights, publication announcements, and conference coverage. - Brand & Channel Management: Own and maintain our digital presence, bringing increased visibility to channels including the website, newsletter, and social platforms to ensure consistency, quality, and a human voice across all touchpoints. - Media & Stakeholder Relations: Support outreach to science journalists, patient advocacy organizations, and mental health media to grow awareness of and enthusiasm for our work. Qualifications - You believe that good science deserves a wide audience, and you know how to earn one. - You write with clarity, precision, and genuine respect for the complexity of the work. - You hold a degree in a life science, public health, or science communication field. - You have 5 years of experience in a communications, journalism, or content role, ideally at a nonprofit, research institution, or health-focused organization. - You are comfortable working with external partners and internal stakeholders alike, giving and receiving feedback, and keeping multiple workstreams moving without dropping the ball. - You have a genuine investment in mental health science and empathy for the community living with bipolar disorder, whether through personal experience, professional history, or both. - You are self-directed and disciplined in a fully remote environment, skilled at async communication and proactive about keeping colleagues in the loop. Benefits - Every story you tell connects directly to research that improves treatment and care. - As a foundational hire, you'll shape the communications function from the ground up, with room to grow as the organization does. - You'll work alongside scientists and advocates who are deeply committed to the mission and to each other. Company Description Breakthrough Discoveries is a lean, high-impact nonprofit dedicated to changing the trajectory of bipolar disorder research. We believe that by bridging the gap between innovative scientific inquiry and patient-centered care, we can accelerate the next generation of interventions and create a world where all people with bipolar disorder thrive. We prioritize agility, transparency, and a steadfast focus on our mission.

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