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Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

 

Overview

 

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.


The Business Entities under CRIS include:

 

  • Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
  • National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
  • Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
  • Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
  • Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
  • Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

 

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

 

What you will be working on

 

As part of the CRIS Corporate Communications team, you will lead end-to-end communications and engagement strategy for CRIS and its business units to communicate its strategic goals and ensure a unified message. This includes shaping the CRIS narrative by delivering inspiring and engaging communications to illustrate CRIS’s goals in keeping Singapore at the forefront of innovation by bringing together key national research programmes that will advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.

You will be involved in a wide range of communications work, including corporate branding, digital marketing and communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement and event management. Some examples include strengthening the CRIS identity, developing visual content for internal and external communications, rolling out publicity for CRIS' key initiatives via digital channels and mainstream media, and providing communications direction and strategy to the various teams and key stakeholders in CRIS. You will also be involved in a workgroup to develop a Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) strategy for CRIS and its programmes, aligned to broader research strategy goals with stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities and Duties

 

Strategic Comms and Brand Management

  • Shape the strategic communications strategy for CRIS and Programmes, liaising with Business Units (BU) Management and Directors
  • Develop marketing campaigns to support the outreach efforts of programmes within CRIS. This will include working with internal teams and stakeholders for information gathering, and vendor management
  • Strengthen CRIS and programmes’ brand presence through corporate branding and development (Develop brochures, design eGreetings, manage catalogue of corporate gifts)
  • Support events run by CRIS programmes such as Memorandum of Understanding (MOU signing, Webinars and Roadshows, and align these with the communications strategy to promote the goals of CRIS and its BUs
  • Plan and manage external agencies / vendors to develop campaigns aligned to communications objectives (design, marketing, public relations)
  • Oversee the development of communications-related working instructions and protocols and enhance operational, administration and logistical work processes for the department

 

Digital Marketing and Content Creation

  • Drive and implement social media strategy in alignment with CRIS’ strategic goals
  • Clear content for all social media posts (LinkedIn)
  • Manage editorial pipeline of website articles for programmes within CRIS
  • Monitor and track the effectiveness of social media campaigns and initiatives
  • Ensure aligned messaging across all digital channels (i.e. website, social media, internal communications)

 

Public relations and Media Engagement

  • Develop and lead the media strategies for high key events by CRIS and Business Units. Ensure effective send out of press releases, ensure clearance with multiple stakeholders and liaise with media outlets
  • Drive the department’s public relations and media engagement efforts
  • Curate and onboard suite of suitable external agencies / vendors to develop campaigns / programmes to achieve communications objectives 

 

Team Management and Corporate Responsibilities

  • The AD role will manage a small team and be accountable for the team’s output including performance management, staff development and resource planning.
  • This role will be within the CRIS HQ corporate team and the individual is expected to work collaboratively with the other functions (HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Planning, Facilities)

 

Requirements

 

  • At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications and/or related work, experience in design, digital communications, and marketing communications will be advantageous
  • An eye for compelling and effective visual communications
  • Experience in shaping overall digital media strategy across content creation, curation and platform management (e.g. LinkedIn)
  • Track record experience in writing for various audiences (scientific community / members of the public), with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts and technologies in an engaging way
  • Possess strong project management and critical thinking skills. Ability to deliver quality work within scope, timeline and budget, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the project runs smoothly, to meet target objectives and goals set.
  • A strong team player, self-motivated, proactive and able to multi-task well
  • Experience in Government sector and Healthcare research (or related) industry will be advantageous

 

What you need to know

 

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year contract, renewable. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

 

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