Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Cryptobiotix was founded in 2021 with the aim of challenging the status quo, both in technology and in the way we do business. As a preclinical CRO, we provide laboratory services to companies that develop novel treatments to improve human & animal health, by targeting the gastrointestinal tract and particularly the gut microbiome. Our proprietary SIFR® technology, developed and validated in 2021, has multiple unique features relating to both throughput and biorelevance. As a business, we value strong, trustworthy relations with our stakeholders. Transparency and authenticity are at the core of our involvement in our employees’ well-being and career path, in our customers’ research programs and questions, and in our suppliers’ market approach.

Job position
Communications, marketing & events

Do you thrive on crafting visuals and stories, and coordinating events?

Are you interested in biotech and learning about the specifics of gut health?

Do you have a passion for all aspects of marketing and communications?

Are you a talented graphic designer?

Do you want to contribute to and benefit from the growth of a value-driven company?

Do you want to work with like-minded people in a young, dynamic team?

If so, send us your CV, tell us why you think there is a fit, and let us talk!

Does this speak to you?
If so, send us your CV, tell us why you think there is a fit, and let us talk.

Position summary

We are looking for budding marketing and communications coordinator that has a knack for both and does not shy away from learning new skills and topics, including scientific ones. You are able to keep track of and coordinate multiple projects in parallel on different fronts (communications, branding, promo material, collateral including copy, visuals and video, campaigns, website structure and content management, media relations, copywriting, social media coordination, graphic design, conference agenda, …). You like to be precise, both in content and form. Your mastery of the English language allows you to navigate its subtleties in conveying tailored and spotless messages to various addressees. You are able to work independently, while incentivising internal and external stakeholders to contribute to your goals. As we are a growing start-up company, we want someone that can be active at operational level, while also taking ownership of the full range of our public-facing assets. Aside of the operational delivery, there will be room for creativity and initiatives are welcome. Our ideal candidate would have the appetite for more – to grow and be involved in the crafting of our marketing & communications strategy.

Key aspects of the job will involve the consolidation of branding across the company, the coordination of conference presence, while updating and delivering content for our various communications channels (website, LinkedIn).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Coordinate external communications
    • Making banners and other visuals for social media and website
    • Translate complex scientific content (with the help of scientists) into concise messaging for marketing purposes
    • Manage content for the website: new posts, SEO, structural enhancements …
    • Coordinate co-marketing campaigns with customers and suppliers
    • Provide branding and form input on graphical abstracts
    • Develop and consolidate a coherent branding (internal & external)
    • Investigate and organise promotional material for conferences and corporate gifts
    • Craft press releases and develop media relations
    • Scope positioning opportunities in international press and media
  • Manage conference agenda
    • Define the agenda for release of social posts on LinkedIn, and map attendance of conferences for the year ahead
    • Coordinate the logistics for both personnel and promo material
    • Set up & keep track of metrics
  • OPTIONAL: attendance of conferences (10-20%) and representation of Cryptobiotix at conferences

 

You will report to the CEO and will closely collaborate with him and our Director of Business Development as part of the sales & marketing team.

Your work will require a lot of autonomy, but you can count on the support of our team. We also want to support you in your career path and understand how we can have you on board for the long run. We are a start-up, and we approach each employee individually.

Your job will be mainly at Cryptobiotix, with the team, but will allow for partial remote work up to 2 days per week.

Experience and
education requirements

Experience

  • Formal education in marketing and/or communications
  • 1+ year industry experience in marketing and communications
  • Strong plus: background or experience in a technical or scientific industry

Personality & qualities

  • Excellent planning & organisational skills
  • Excellent written & spoken English, with the ability to work across a range of styles and tones
  • Excellent team worker who is not afraid to take the lead
  • Quality-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Creative, with a flair for design

IT competencies

  • MS Office and SharePoint
  • Canva
    • Optional: Adobe Suite including (InDesign, Photoshop) or similar
  • Mailing platforms (eg Mailchimp)
  • Content Management Systems (eg WordPress)
  • Video recording and editing

Additional preference

  • Prior background or experience in a scientific field
  • 2-5 years prior industry experience
  • Dutch proficiency
  • Experience working in an international and multi-cultural environment

Package

We offer a competitive package, matching your fit for the position and experience. Additional benefits include meal vouchers, premium insurance package, phone contract.

The yearly gross salary range for this position is 28 – 42 k€, based on degree and experience.

Starting date to be agreed on.

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