Vacancy Announcement: Communications & Content Manager

You...

• An experienced communications professional with an interest in patient advocacy, healthcare, oncology, rare diseases or the pharmaceutical sector?
• Creative, hands-on and comfortable managing communications across multiple channels?
• Looking to work independently and flexibly within an international virtual team?
• Excited about helping shape the future of an established and growing global network?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

 

About Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network (SPAGN).

The Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network (SPAGN) is the international network of currently 80 national patient advocacy groups focused on sarcomas.

Together, we provide a strong and influential international patient voice. We empower and support one another while working in partnership with leading sarcoma experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, industry partners and other stakeholders to advance research, improve treatment and care, and increase awareness of sarcoma among policymakers and the public.

Our passion for collaboration across borders drives us to create meaningful change for people affected by sarcoma worldwide.

 

We are looking for a Communications & Content Manager

An experienced communications professional with strong project management skills who can help strengthen SPAGN's visibility, engagement and impact globally.

 

Your tasks:

• Plan, create and coordinate communication content, including social media content, website articles, newsletters, blog content, visual assets and graphics, and occasional print materials such as brochures, roll-ups, posters and other promotional materials.
• Lead the planning and implementation of SPAGN's annual Sarcoma Awareness Month campaign, working closely with the Board, Executive Director, Project Manager, member organisations and other contributors.
• Manage SPAGN's social media presence, including content planning, regular posting, audience engagement and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with the Project Manager on the development and maintenance of SPAGN's website, newsletters and other digital communication platforms to ensure alignment with SPAGN's communications strategy and priorities.
• Support and coordinate SPAGN's blog team, including content planning, editorial guidance, contributor engagement and publication scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to increase SPAGN's visibility, reach and engagement among patients, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, industry partners and policymakers.
• Support communication and information exchange with SPAGN member groups and contribute to member engagement initiatives.

 

Your qualification and experience:

• 3–5+ years of experience in a communications, communications management, public relations or related role, ideally within healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, a communications agency, a non-profit organisation, or patient advocacy.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies across multiple channels.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including coordinating multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
• Experience creating visual communication materials and working with design tools such as Canva (or similar platforms).
• Experience in medical or scientific writing and/or a background in life sciences, medicine, public health, healthcare, oncology or a related field would be highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organisational goals into effective communication activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism when working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and flexibly within a virtual international team.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with excellent writing, editing and communication skills. Native-level fluency is not required, but candidates must be comfortable communicating professionally and confidently in an international environment where English is the working language.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A genuine interest in patient advocacy, healthcare and improving outcomes for people affected by rare cancers.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to undertake limited international travel (typically up to two trips per year) to attend conferences, meetings and other SPAGN activities.

 

We offer:

• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing international patient advocacy network.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to improving the lives of people affected by sarcoma worldwide.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote working environment.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact international projects with a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Direct interaction with patient advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers and other stakeholders from around the world.
• Immediate start possible.

 

We encourage you to apply

 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every qualification listed above, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we are looking for.

 

How to apply

Please send your application info@sarcoma-patients.org

We look forward to getting to know you.

 

If you have any question, please reach out to

Kathrin Schuster

SPAGN Executive Director

Email kathrin.schuster@sarcoma-patients.org