Manager, Science Communications

Reports to: Vice President, Communications

Location: Remote work, US Only 

Why Sabin

Our mission is to make vaccines more accessible, enable innovation and expand immunization across the globe. We seek a future free from vaccine-preventable diseases. We are an innovative, collaborative, and engaged team that values accountability, teamwork, partnership, and driving impact. We are vaccine champions improving lives through immunization. Sabin staff, management and the Board of Trustees are committed to ensuring that fairness, integrity, and opportunity remain at the core of how we operate.

Position Summary

The Manager, Science Communications will lead strategic communications for Sabin’s vaccine product development and immunization science programs, translating complex research into clear, accurate, and compelling stories for diverse audiences across scientific and mainstream media, digital and video platforms, social media, and meetings. As part of Sabin’s Communications team, the Manager will collaborate on team and organization-wide initiatives, including monthly planning, audience development, and annual goals, while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will bring communications experience supporting product development; a broad understanding of biological sciences and public health; familiarity with vaccines, immunology, or infectious diseases; strong storytelling skills; and the ability to build trusted technical relationships in a dynamic global health environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Vice President, assist with developing strategic communications plans for Sabin’s technical work 
• Implement/execute the communications plan and update to keep as a living document 
• Identify and develop compelling stories that highlight the impact of Sabin’s research, scientists, and partnerships; work with the Communications team to promote.
• Partner with researchers to communicate scientific milestones, clinical trial progress, publications, and research findings. Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Support communications related to outbreak response activities, including investigational vaccine deployments and emergency public health efforts.
• Create high-quality written content across formats, including feature stories, news releases, fact sheets, blog posts, website copy, executive talking points, LinkedIn content, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with digital and creative teams to develop multimedia content, including videos, infographics, animations, and social media campaigns.
• Coordinate media engagement around scientific announcements and major conferences
• Ensure all scientific communications are accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with Sabin’s brand and editorial standards
• Monitor emerging trends in vaccine research and identify opportunities to position Sabin as a thought leader
• Contribute to team initiatives, including monthly planning

• Bachelor's degree in science, public health, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in science communications, biomedical communications, health journalism, or research communications
• Experience communicating product development, preferably vaccines, with an understanding of translational, clinical, and regulatory sciences
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into engaging, accessible content
• Familiarity with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams), and project management tools like Smartsheet
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats
• Experience collaborating with scientists, clinicians, or technical experts
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy
• Experience supporting scientific meetings, media relations, or digital science communication
• Knowledge of the global health landscape and vaccine ecosystem

Other: 

• Subject to a criminal background investigation 
• Request for three professional references 
• Verification of education/degrees 

Work Authorization:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Sabin’s philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased, equitable, competitive compensation, and benefits. Using benchmarking and salary survey data, the annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $105,000. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, and certifications/degree. As a grant-funded organization, Sabin actively seeks funding for existing and new programs.

Sabin provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible, featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as flexible spending accounts. Eligible employees enjoy flexible vacation leave, sick leave, and both short-term and long-term disability options. The organization observes 10 federal holidays plus an end of the year winter break. Additionally, Sabin offers an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies

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EEO

Sabin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or genetic information, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy or sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.