Senior Associate, Health Communications chez Milken Institute

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.  

About the Milken Institute FasterCures

FasterCures is working to build a system that is effective, efficient, and driven by a clear vision: patient needs above all else. We believe that transformative and life-saving science should be fully realized and deliver better treatments to the people who need them.

About the Position

The senior associate will report to the director of communications at Milken Institute Health and have a dotted line to the managing director of FasterCures. The senior associate’s primary role will be a strategic communicator of FasterCures’ mission-driven work and ambitious initiatives. Research, policy influence, and convenings are core elements in FasterCures’ work to drive change. The right candidate will have knowledge in biomedical research, be extremely well-organized, a strong writer, experienced in social, traditional, and digital media, a relationship builder, creative, and willing to tackle tasks from the highest concept to the smallest detail.

Responsibilities

• Communications: Provides guidance and oversight to FasterCures’ staff on strategic communications best practices as well as Milken Institute (MI) internal processes; Liaises with the MI Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute multifaceted campaigns; Drafts external communications, including emails, e-newsletters, social media, collateral, press releases, talking points, website content, etc.; Manages FasterCures’ brand and keeps web presence current; Establishes social media content calendar and manages FasterCures’ social media channels; Monitors digital and traditional media for news and narratives, working with Milken Institute Media Relations to pitch FasterCures’ work to top-tier media outlets.
• Project Management: Helps with the coordination, production, and amplification of all FasterCures’ reports and briefs; Creates project management tools and record-keeping for the team. 
• Program Support: Assists with research and preparation for program-related expert convenings. Helps plan, develop, and execute convenings, large and small meetings, and cross-sector working groups in virtual and in-person formats. Ensures logistics, technical support, and communications are established. Assists the program teams with meeting support and communications. 
• Duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Minimum BA or BS 
• 3-5 years of experience in communications about biomedical research, science, public health, or a related field, including health policy, health care access, innovation, and disease prevention, such as with a biopharma leader, creative agency, government health agency, or health nonprofit. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and executing a brand’s social media presence and when to augment or leverage traditional media
• Knowledge and passion for public health, healthcare, life sciences, and health policy
• Strong proven project management/leadership skillset
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and high standards of excellence
• Excellent organizational skills: willingness and ability to organize multiple, ongoing activities and events is critical
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate diverse individuals to solve specific problems
• Experience in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute’s sole discretion. 

This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Domestic travel is possible. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world. 

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Fertility Support
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Training & Development:
• LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
• Annual Mentor Program
• Wellness Resources:
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM app membership