Manager, External & Scientific Communications

The posting, as Flatiron Health wrote it

Reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care within a community that values integrity, inspires growth, and is uniquely positioned to create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem. We’re looking for a Manager, External & Scientific Communications to help us accomplish our mission to improve and extend lives by learning from the experience of every person with cancer. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?

What You'll Do

We're seeking a strategic communications leader to own Flatiron's external narrative and scientific communications strategy. This role is responsible for elevating Flatiron's visibility as an innovation leader in oncology through integrated communications campaigns, executive thought leadership, and scientific storytelling. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, translating complex scientific and product innovations into compelling narratives that drive market positioning and business impact. In addition, your core responsibilities will include:

Strategic Communications & Campaign Development

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans across multiple business units (Evidence, Point of Care, Clinical Research, Life Sciences partnerships)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align messaging and priorities, ensuring consistency across external channels
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on communications strategy and market positioning
• Embed within 2-3 strategic cross-functional groups (e.g., RS/RO Leadership, Executive Team, Product Leadership, Commercial Leadership) to provide ongoing strategic counsel

Scientific Communications & Thought Leadership

• Lead communications strategies supporting manuscripts, conference abstracts, publications, product launches, and scientific milestones
• Develop comprehensive conference campaigns ("curtain raisers") and social promotion plans for tier-1 research conferences (ASCO, ESMO, ISPOR, etc.)
• Develop and manage social content for executives and subject matter experts to support brand building and strategic visibility
• Create executive and subject matter expert thought leadership content across owned channels
• Build and maintain employee advocacy programs that amplify Flatiron's voice through trusted internal researchers and leaders

Social Media & Digital Strategy

• Manage corporate social channels (Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and develop editorial calendars
• Create graphics and visual content in design tools (Figma); publish and schedule content in Sprinklr
• Monitor engagement and report on social media performance metrics
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain strong share of voice in response to algorithm changes and market dynamics

Media Relations & Earned Media

• Manage relationships with external media partners and PR agencies
• Coordinate proactive and reactive media opportunities
• Conduct daily media monitoring and prepare r

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social media strategy and content creation

• Proficiency with communications tools and platforms (e.g., Sprinklr, Airtable, design software)
• Experience with media relations and earned media strategy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Extra credit

• Background in life sciences, healthcare, or oncology communications
• Experience with employee advocacy programs and thought leadership development
• Familiarity with AI-powered content tools and communications automation
• Experience managing communications during organizational change or rapid growth
• Knowledge of conference strategy and scientific event marketing
• Experience with Figma, Google Workspace, and similar collaborative tools

Where You’ll Work

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and 3 office days set by you and your team. For more information on our approach to hybrid work, please visit the how we work website.

Life at Flatiron

At Flatiron Health, we offer a full range of benefits to support you and your loved ones so you can focus your working hours on improving cancer care and accelerating cancer research, and your non-working hours on everything else life has to offer:

• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive compensation package
• 401(k) contribution to help you reach your retirement planning goals
• Financial health resources including 1:1 financial advice
• Mental well-being tools and services
• Parental benefits and policies including family-building care and generous leave
• Path to parenthood programs supporting fertility, adoption and surrogacy
• Travel support for safe healthcare services

In addition to our robust benefit offerings, visit our Life at Flatiron page to learn how we support continuous learning and celebrate inclusion and belonging in the workplace.