We are seeking an individual who combines deep scientific expertise with experience in strategic communications to serve as a critical bridge between complex scientific innovation and corporate messaging in the biotech industry, translating breakthrough science into clear, impactful narratives for key audiences. This role is suited for someone motivated to engage deeply with emerging scientific and medical advances, collaborate with leading researchers, and distill complex innovations into clear, compelling narratives. As a Senior Science Communications freelancer, you’ll partner with a strategic communications, digital, and creative agency to support corporate communications and storytelling for biotech companies at the forefront of new modalities and transformative therapies.
We are a Boston-based agency working with trailblazers across the biotech industry. We’re seeking an experienced scientific writer/content developer with a strong science background to support account teams on a contract basis. This role will translate our clients’ complex science into a variety of corporate communications strategies and content.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leverage deep life sciences knowledge to develop impactful content across a range of materials including corporate messaging and positioning, executive bylines, media pitches, scientific key messages, website text, corporate presentations, press releases, content and direction for biomedical illustrations, social media campaigns and content, video scripts and more
- Review and edit content for scientific accuracy, clarity, style and tone, and serve as a mentor and resource for raising the quality of written products across the organization
- Participate in client meetings and provide subject-matter expertise on scientific concepts and messaging, as requested
- Ensure all deliverables meet agreed-upon timelines, quality standards, and project specifications
- Collaborate with internal teams and other contributors to support content development across multiple client projects
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in scientific content development, writing, editing, and/or journalism
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a scientific field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to quickly understand new therapeutic areas, approaches and modalities
- Strong ability to interpret and translate scientific data, publications, and concepts into clear, compelling, and accessible content for diverse audiences and formats including print, web, video, social media, and multimedia
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, error-free written content that conforms to internal/external style requirements, demonstrates attention to detail, and presents scientific ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare companies; agency experience a plus
Engagement Details
- This is a freelance role, engaged on a project or retainer basis
- Work may fluctuate based on client needs. Flexibility and responsiveness to deadlines are important.
- Freelancers are expected to manage their own schedules and tools while meeting agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.
- Compensation will be based on scope of work, experience, and agreed rates.
About Ten Bridge Communications
Ten Bridge, established a decade ago, has grown to be the leading communications agency for innovative companies pioneering the future of drug development. Our success as an agency stems from a deep commitment to partnership with our clients. The Ten Bridge model reflects our orientation as an agency founded and run by individuals whose careers were shaped by both in-house experience leading communications within top biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and decades of agency experience applying this know-how to support the companies who shape the future.
This “hybrid” mindset combines the depth and dedication of an in-house communications team with the broad perspective and commitment to proactive client service of an agency. We consider every engagement as an opportunity to serve as an extension of our clients’ teams. We earn our seat at the table daily by bringing insights, proactivity and depth to each encounter.
Please Note: This role is a remote-friendly position and can be based in any US location. Our headquarters office is located in downtown Boston, MA. Our Boston area employees collaborate in office together three days a week with flexibility/remote work on other days.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
