Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

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Assistant Director, Corporate Communications
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Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS)
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Assistant Director, Corporate Communications
role at
Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS)
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)
Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
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:
CRIS –
SCRI –
NHIC –
ACTRIS –
PRECISE –
STCC –
CADENCE –
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Other, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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