Head of Communications & Engagement

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Communications & Engagement in the United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of science, storytelling, and organizational scale, responsible for shaping how pioneering research organizations communicate their work to the world. You will build and lead communications across a growing portfolio of independent scientific entities while also owning internal and external communications for the broader organization. The role blends strategic advisory, hands-on execution, and capability-building, with a strong emphasis on coaching scientific founders to develop their public voice and media strategy. You will operate as both a trusted communications leader and a systems builder, creating scalable frameworks, tools, and vendor networks that support multiple fast-moving research teams. A significant portion of your work will involve enabling others to communicate effectively, rather than doing all communications directly yourself. This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys teaching and influencing senior technical leaders, and can balance strategic clarity with operational discipline.