Scientific Digital Marketing Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative individual to join our team as a Scientific Digital Marketing Specialist. This role combines scientific expertise, creative content development, and digital communication skills to produce high-quality materials, manage digital campaigns, and enhance the Office of Data Science’s visibility across multiple platforms. We work in a team environment with mentoring from our current members to accelerate tasks, projects, and the achievement of strategic goals. This individual will work under the direct guidance of the ODS Senior Scientific Writer.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and innovation, focusing on improving pediatric health outcomes. The Office of Data Science (ODS) will play a crucial role in this mission by enabling us to harness the power of data science to drive scientific discovery and innovation. By leveraging advanced data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the ODS will allow us to unlock the full potential of our data. This empowers our researchers and clinicians to gain deeper insights, make more accurate predictions, and develop innovative approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing pediatric diseases.  

Position Overview:

This role combines scientific expertise, creative content development, and digital communication skills to produce high-quality materials, manage digital campaigns, and enhance the Office of Data Science’s visibility across multiple platforms. We work in a team environment with mentoring from our current members to accelerate tasks, projects, and the achievement of strategic goals. This individual will work under the direct guidance of the ODS Senior Scientific Writer.

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for science and digital innovation? Do you excel at crafting compelling content, creating engaging visuals, and managing impactful digital campaigns? Are you ready to collaborate across teams to drive meaningful communications? If so, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities -

Scientific Writing and Content Creation:

• Research, write, and edit copy for a variety of communication tools, including articles, blog posts, eBooks, videos, webinars, infographics, case studies, and more. 
• Develop impactful content based on abstract concepts to convey information to different audiences through various media.  
• Collaborate with partner agencies, graphic designers, communications teams, SCEO, and other departments to create engaging content.  
• Create and manage content projects to consistently deliver new and updated content. 

Digital Marketing and Content Management: 

• Design and implement digital marketing strategies to promote scientific initiatives, publications, and events.  
• Manage social media accounts and create engaging content to boost interaction and visibility, working closely with SCEO members.
• Develop and optimize email campaigns, newsletters, and website material.  
• Update and maintain the ODS website with fresh, relevant, and SEO-friendly information.  
• Track and analyze digital metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and guide future strategies.  

Media Design and Presentation:

• Create intricate media, including illustrations, graphics, and text layouts, that meet design specifications for presentations and scientific publications.  
• Ensure quality and accuracy in all projects, adhere to organizational standards, and support business objectives.  

Industry Awareness and Collaboration:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry changes, trends, and technological advancements.  
• Collaborate with partner agencies, graphic designers, SCEO, information technology, and other team members to create engaging content.  

Other Responsibilities:

• Carry out other assigned tasks as needed to achieve the department's and institution's goals and objectives.  

We look forward to welcoming a creative and motivated individual to our team. Join us in advancing science and connecting with audiences in innovative ways!  

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, Biomedical sciences or related field required.
• Master's degree OR PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, English, Biomedical sciences or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in advertising or marketing, social media, journalism, and writing in life sciences or healthcare environ