Company Description

For over 20 years, abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

We are hiring a fixed term Scientific Content Manager for a 12 months fixed term contract to develop scientific content and to provide strategic input in our decision-making when creating content.

You will be part of the Content Marketing team and will take responsible for the development of scientific content and the spearheading of strategic initiatives that resonate with the scientific community. Your role will require close collaboration with scientists, writers, designers and stakeholders to craft scientifically accurate content inspiring audiences to act.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build a community around our content, supporting existing & introducing new strategies to achieve this
• Champion our scientific content to support the brand promise
• Support existing and introduce new content types that brings content to life for the scientific community
• Build scientific credibility, ensuring scientific accuracy in all outgoing content
• Partner with internal experts and external collaborators to showcase scientific relevance and expertise
• Build relationships and produce content that showcases our internal expertise and external relationships
• Take cross-functional input from Solutions Marketing, Growth Marketing and other internal stakeholders to prioritise and develop scientific content
• Manage content development via freelancers and agencies, and develop and manage processes to increase contribution from across the business

Qualifications

You will ideally have a MSc or PhD in Life Sciences, (minimum BSc) with experience of working in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of experimental techniques such as Western blot, IHC, Flow cytometry would be idea. Perhaps worked as a medical writer, life-science content writer or in an agency setting, this would be advantageous.

You will have excellent attention to detail complimented with strong communication and organisational skills. The ability to prioritise, remain self-motivated and work on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines. A relationship-building approach with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders and take complex technical information and translate into customer benefits & engaging content.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.

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