Communications Officer- REMOTE

  • Pubblicato il 22/05/2026
  • Milano (MI)
  • Da definire

Descrizione:

IFOM is an internationally recognized non-profit cancer research institute supported by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) based in Milan within a highly dynamic urban environment IFOM continuous success is ensured by the recruitment of highly selected undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate researchers from over 24 countries worldwide. IFOM is hosted within a research campus shared with the European Institute of Oncology and the Italian Institute of Technology. IFOM is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the enhancement of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

Science Communication Specialist

The candidate will report directly to the Head of Corporate Communication and Events and will work closely with the Communication team. With solid communication experience and proven experience in biomedical or research settings, candidate will be responsible for translating the work carried out in our labs and across the Institute into content for scientists, institutions, donors, journalists, and the wider public Writing press releases, scientific news, and institutional content that accurately reflects our research and its significance; Managing scientific and institutional content across web channels, social media, and newsletters; Coordinating the editorial production of the IFOM Annual Report and Bilancio Sociale Building and maintain an in-depth knowledge of IFOM’s research portfolio to ensure accuracy and relevance across all communications; Build and manage a portfolio of relationships with science journalists and health correspondents across Italian and international media; monitor media coverage and support proactive pitching; Supporting crisis communication when research results or institutional matters require rapid, accurate external messaging; Supporting the editorial and communication aspects of scientific events, including public-facing formats and media moments; Acting as operational backup for the Head of Corporate Communication and Events;

5–7 years of experience in science communication, science journalism, or institutional communication; ~ Proven ability to translate complex scientific content for non-specialist audiences across written, digital, and event formats; ~ Experience in or understanding of crisis communication in scientific or institutional contexts; ~ Familiarity with digital channels and AI tools for editorial workflows; ~ Genuine curiosity about science and about cancer research in particular;

University degree in a scientific field ( biology, biotech, medicine, or a closely related field );

Languages Proficiency in Italian and English for speaking and writing; English is the working language at the Institute;

Genuine curiosity about science and about cancer research in particular.

Continuous training; Agreements with discounts for Gym, Pharmacy, Psychology service and various shops around Ifom area; Continuous support to candidates and their families (including homing, schooling, registration to the national health system, work permit etc.) Medical Service; Caf service- tax declaration; Lab G: it is a lab specifically designed for pregnant or breastfeeding women researchers.

Type of contract Permanent contract, full time - CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico

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