Global Strategic Communications Lead

Why us:

We believe there is a smarter, more data-driven way to make decisions in health. SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), is a cloud-native software company and a leader in data-driven medicine. We are dedicated to establishing the practice of data-driven medicine as the standard of care and for life sciences research. It is the creator of the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform, a cloud-native platform, capable of analysing data and generating insights from complex multimodal data sets and different diagnostic modalities.

Your mission:

As our Global Strategic Communication Leads, you will touch many key parts of our business with an overall mission of bringing our company to life for a diverse group of internal and external audiences. You’ll be at the heart of our corporate communications efforts, helping effectively communicate our company’s story and the strategy that drives our brand messaging and business forward.

You will have a broad portfolio that includes developing, implementing, and overseeing multi-channel communications activities that amplify the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives. This position will have responsibility for internal communications and certain aspects of external communications, such as promoting our mission, raising awareness through executive profiling and thought leadership.

The value you add:

• Design and execute an internal and external communications strategy for the company
• Develop an integrated internal and external communications framework and delivery plan to execute the strategy
• Lead or contribute to certain external communications efforts including executive profiles, press releases, thought leadership, and investor relations
• Support and work with the marketing department to help further develop brand messaging and distill the messaging into our communication vehicles
• Leverage various internal communication vehicles to support employee experience; Expand awareness of key business initiatives and strategy, based on understanding of audiences and corporate objectives
• Manage major company “moments”; including town halls, mid-year and annual kick-off events.
• Coordinate with stakeholders from departments across the globe to ensure internal alignment
• Analyze business and cultural trends and apply them to the organization’s communications strategy

Requirements

The experience you bring:

The position requires an experienced communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment and can work closely with senior-level leaders to develop and drive effective and engaging communications. The ideal candidate demonstrates creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to quickly learn the business and operate within a complex and dynamic environment.

• 4-7 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or executive communications, with technology, healthcare, life sciences and/or pharmaceutical background a plus
• Experience in investor relations a plus
• Background in storytelling and content creation, mixed with business acumen and critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills and writing, editing, and presentation building skills
• Ability to convert strategic priorities and complex topics to an effective communications plan
• Ability to deliver relevant storylines and content aligned with company objectives.
• Keen ability to effectively listen, distill information, and think creatively
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working across geographies.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Track record of working with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.

This role requires submission of examples of work demonstrating your ability to tell complex stories in relatable terms OR will complete a simple writing assignment that should not exceed 30 minutes.

Benefits

You will be joining an organization with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose.

• A flexible, friendly and international working environment with a collaborative atmosphere
• An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients with life threatening illness.
• A fast-growing space with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development

The Process

Apply now with your resume and any supporting information. Suitably qualified candidates will be invited through an interview and screening process where you will speak with members of our Talent Acquisition Team, the hiring leader alongside key colleagues and stakeholders from across the business. This role requires submission of work examples demonstrating your ability to tell complex stories in relatable terms OR will complete a simple writing assignment that should not exceed 30 minutes.

Location: Boston, MA (3 days in office)

Contract type : Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP