OGI - Manager, Corporate Communications
Position Type: Full-time
Position Starting: Immediately
The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) was established in 2000 as a non-profit corporation focused on using world-class research to create strategic genomics resources and accelerate Ontario’s development of a globally-competitive life sciences sector.
OGI, one of six genome centres across Canada, is part of the new MaRS Discovery District, serving the innovation pipeline in Ontario. Working with Genome Canada, Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI), and other private and public sector partners, OGI currently oversees an almost $600 million portfolio of leading-edge genomics and proteomics research projects including a world-class technology platform at The Centre for Applied Genomics (TCAG) based in Toronto. Many of the projects OGI manages are multi-institutional and multi-national, and we are focused on involving international funding sources and collaborators, and increasing the visibility of Ontario for the international life sciences sector.
OGI's three major roles are:
Responsible for implementation of all aspects of corporate communications strategy (e.g., events, announcements, web site content, and annual reports) for OGI and its research, commercialization and outreach portfolios.
Role and Responsibilities
Ontario Genomics Institute, 101 College St., Toronto, ON
Applications
Deadline: July 25
Please apply online by following this link:
OGI Jobs on Workopolis
Include:
No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Starting: Immediately
The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) was established in 2000 as a non-profit corporation focused on using world-class research to create strategic genomics resources and accelerate Ontario’s development of a globally-competitive life sciences sector.
OGI, one of six genome centres across Canada, is part of the new MaRS Discovery District, serving the innovation pipeline in Ontario. Working with Genome Canada, Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI), and other private and public sector partners, OGI currently oversees an almost $600 million portfolio of leading-edge genomics and proteomics research projects including a world-class technology platform at The Centre for Applied Genomics (TCAG) based in Toronto. Many of the projects OGI manages are multi-institutional and multi-national, and we are focused on involving international funding sources and collaborators, and increasing the visibility of Ontario for the international life sciences sector.
OGI's three major roles are:
- attract investment for internationally recognized genomics-based or genomics-derived research that is of strategic importance to Ontario and all of Canada;
- accelerate the impact of genomics resources created through research to increase business development in Ontario, in Canada, and internationally;
- increase public awareness of genomics and its impact on society through education, dialogue on social and ethical issues, and public outreach programs.
Responsible for implementation of all aspects of corporate communications strategy (e.g., events, announcements, web site content, and annual reports) for OGI and its research, commercialization and outreach portfolios.
Role and Responsibilities
- Work with management for ongoing assessment and adjustment of OGI’s overall communications strategy
- Reflect a culture of cultivating, recognizing and harvesting outcomes and impacts of projects and activities
- Work with OGI’s Outreach team to coordinate development of and content for OGI’s corporate website, with the goal of keeping it current, relevant to specific stakeholders and the general public, and a central, timely and effective resource for OGI to use in conveying information about its activities and their impact
- Oversee development of and coordinate content for print and on-line communications materials (e.g., press kits, backgrounders, posters, pamphlets, annual report) to create effective communications tools for OGI
- Manage, organize and coordinate communications events (news conferences, staff appearances, media visits, etc.)
- Work with funded research institutions (scientists and communications professionals) and partners on co-sponsored events to create maximum impact of communications resources.
- Write press releases, newsletters, marketing materials and other announcements, proactively and opportunistically identifying and developing new forums/outlets for OGI communications.
- Act as the primary point of contact for media contacts, communications consultants, service providers, and communications staff at stakeholder/partner institutions. Develop and maintain a communications and media network to facilitate OGI’s communications strategy.
- Develop, track and report on metrics for impact of corporate communications efforts.
- Create, manage and maintain media contact list.
- Be an integral part of the quality control process, ensuring our corporate style brand standards are upheld. Work with Genome Canada and other regional genome centres to develop brand compliant marketing materials.
- Oversee development of guidelines as well as key supporting materials and resources (e.g., corporate style guide, press kits, internal vetting process for material being generated by or for OGI staff), for consistent messaging for and branding of OGI by OGI staff, service providers, stakeholder organizations and media.
- Support other industry marketing and business development initiatives as required.
- B.A./M.A. in journalism/public relations/communications or equivalent experience
- 3 or more years of professional media experience
- Internal and external marketing communications; excellent research skills, writing and proof reading
- Understanding of graphic design and production processes; creativity and thoroughness with high standards of quality
- Experience writing copy for on-line and hardcopy communication media.
- Ability to write to deadline.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills
- Facility with MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (e.g., e-mail, calendar)
- BSc or more advanced degree in life sciences or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the science media market
Ontario Genomics Institute, 101 College St., Toronto, ON
Applications
Deadline: July 25
Please apply online by following this link:
OGI Jobs on Workopolis
Include:
- A cover letter explaining how your experience equips you to carry the role and responsibilities described above. The letter must also contain your salary expectations.
- Resume
No telephone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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