Strategic Communications Lead - Biotechnology

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional)

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid / Remote)

Overview
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) to position the organization as a visible and credible innovator in synthetic biology and life sciences. This role will oversee corporate narrative media relations and investor communications ensuring the company remains front-of-mind for partners investors and potential acquirers. The ideal candidate combines biotech and capital markets experience with a proven ability to design and deliver communications strategies that influence perception and enterprise value.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with scientific commercial and corporate development priorities.
Manage media relations press releases and industry engagement to drive consistent visibility across biotech cannabis and capital markets channels.
Oversee investor communications including messaging for fundraising grants and potential transactions.
Create thought leadership content for executives positioning the organization as a leading voice in bio-innovation.
Support crisis communications and reputation management during diligence or transaction processes.
Collaborate with corporate development and finance teams to ensure narrative alignment with deal flow.

Qualifications

10 years in corporate communications PR or investor relations ideally within biotechnology life sciences or cannabis.
Demonstrated success generating tier-one media coverage and meaningful investor engagement.
Strong understanding of capital markets communications including M&A and transaction-related PR.
Experience working directly with senior executives boards and external agencies.
Exceptional writing messaging and storytelling abilities with skill in translating complex science into compelling public narratives.
Availability to work in a fractional capacity with flexibility to scale involvement around major announcements and transactions.

Why This Role
This is an opportunity to shape the narrative of a company operating at the intersection of science and capital markets. As Strategic Communications Lead you will ensure the organizations story drives visibility credibility and long-term enterprise value.

Application Process
To apply please submit your resume and a portfolio of work. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid / Remote) Overview A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) to position the organization as a visible ...

Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional)

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto ON (Hybrid / Remote)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with scientific commercial and corporate development priorities.
Manage media relations press releases and industry engagement to drive consistent visibility across biotech cannabis and capital markets channels.
Oversee investor communications including messaging for fundraising grants and potential transactions.
Create thought leadership content for executives positioning the organization as a leading voice in bio-innovation.
Support crisis communications and reputation management during diligence or transaction processes.
Collaborate with corporate development and finance teams to ensure narrative alignment with deal flow.

Qualifications

10 years in corporate communications PR or investor relations ideally within biotechnology life sciences or cannabis.
Demonstrated success generating tier-one media coverage and meaningful investor engagement.
Strong understanding of capital markets communications including M&A and transaction-related PR.
Experience working directly with senior executives boards and external agencies.
Exceptional writing messaging and storytelling abilities with skill in translating complex science into compelling public narratives.
Availability to work in a fractional capacity with flexibility to scale involvement around major announcements and transactions.

Application Process
To apply please submit your resume and a portfolio of work. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.