Scientific Content Liaison

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fred Hutch's Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world's best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.

Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 110 will grow to more than 150 over the next three years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our FY24 goals include nearly doubling our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase of our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch's 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.

The Scientific Content Liaison serves on the Donor Communications team, part of the Experience & Engagement program within the Philanthropy department, and reports to the Associate Director, Scientific Content and Engagement. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based donor acquisition, communications, cultivation, stewardship, and events for Fred Hutch supporters and prospects. The Donor Communications team produces proposals, reports, stewardship materials, talking points, event collateral, annual giving pieces, and other materials to support Philanthropy's fundraising and communications goals.

The ideal candidate for the Scientific Content Liaison has a scientific background and research or clinical experience to complement strong communications skills and expertise in content creation and distribution. The Scientific Content Liaison is responsible for translating and amplifying the work being done at Fred Hutch to external audiences through compelling and inclusive events ranging from small Lunch & Learns and Twitch streaming events to larger donor and community events and communications. The Scientific Content Liaison is responsible for identifying and supporting event speakers, helping shape content for invitations and other event materials, and presenting at some events. In the first year, the Scientific Content Liaison will collaboratively create programming for events such as Lunch & Learns, community partner events, and donor cultivation and stewardship events with more than 10 attendees. Over time, the Scientific Content Liaison will deepen their engagement on larger Twitch/streaming and peer-to-peer fundraising events in partnership with Philanthropy's Peer-to-Peer and Patient Family team. The Scientific Communications Liaison will also collaborate with other Donor Communications team members on the development of scientific content, providing scientific expertise and review of materials from direct mail to proposals and reports.

This position will be onsite a minimum 2 days per week at our South Lake Union Campus.

Cover letters and a powerpoint presentation that includes a recent teaching, lesson, or talk that is applicable to this role will be reqiured as part of the application. Please also include on the beginning slide that states the audience, general topic, and length of time you were given to present.

Finalist will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation on a topic of their choice.

Responsibilities

• Engage, and help Philanthropy teams engage, with external audiences, from individual donors to Twitch content creators to groups of event attendees, to convey the scope and impact of work done at Fred Hutch and to build a connection between their interest in advancing research and care and the opportunities to support that work.

• Collaborate with our Donor Communications team and other colleagues to develop materials associated with events, from invitations to program talking points to post-event stewardship materials.

• Build relationships with Fred Hutch and UW Medicine researchers and clinicians through one-on-one meetings and attendance at internal seminars. Proactively engage faculty, staff, and students in Philanthropy's work and help Philanthropy colleagues translate research and clinical developments to donors and prospects.

• Apply a strategic, audience-focused approach to identify and prepare potential faculty, staff, and student speakers for events in partnership with engagement and event coordinators in Experience & Engagement, particularly in the peer-to-peer and patient-family fundraising space.

• Partner with Marketing Coordinator to create videos to advance Fred Hutch messaging.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3+ years of experience developing scientific content and working with scientific speakers.

• Proven track record of building relationships with researchers as well as fundraising/communications colleagues.

• A passion for science and storytelling.

• Ability to understand scientific articles and summarize technical content for lay audiences

• Ability to envision and articulate how scientific content can be presented and distributed to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to broadly engage in scientific communication on various topics

• Interested in disseminating scientific knowledge to the public

• Experience public speaking or leading group discussions for technical and lay audiences.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Creativity and a passion for storytelling

• Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment

• Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on concurrent, diverse, collaborative projects while maintaining strong attention to detail and high quality of work.

• Ability to work some weekends and evenings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related medical or health field preferred

• Understanding of and experience in nonprofit research or health sciences

• Comfort speaking on camera

• Ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages including English

• Experience using project management tools including Asana or Smartsheet

• Knowledge of Adobe suite or equivalent design tools

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,434 to $120,619, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.