Contractor, Communications Associate

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Contractor, Communications Associate

At Syndax, we are determined to realize a future in which people with cancer live longer and better than ever before. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies.

This is a part-time position.

The Role: 

We are looking for a creative, curious, proactive, engaged and detail-oriented individual to join our Corporate Communications team on a part-time basis. As the Corporate Communications Coordinator, you will provide crucial creative support with internal communications content including management of our corporate newsletter, intranet updates, our corporate calendar and our monthly companywide meeting, which will consist of a wide engagement with cross-functional stakeholders and members of our leadership team. Other responsibilities include scheduling, logistics, and some administrative duties for the broader corporate communications team. The successful candidate will contribute to various internal and digital communications initiatives. 

Candidates should be comfortable proofreading, organizing, designing and supporting internal and digital communications. The ideal candidate is also adept at time management, developing processes, and liaising with cross-functional teams.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and proofread the weekly company newsletter to be issued every Friday (experience in Canva is highly desired)
• Edit and/or prepare slides for internal meetings like the companywide All-Hands in partnership with our Associate Director, Corporate Communications
• Update the intranet with news articles, new hires and maintain our employee directory
• Curate resources for observances and input into a visually engaging one-pager and intranet article to be broadly disseminated
• Manage a calendar of observance days and months for the team to highlight internally and on social media
• Assist other teams with scheduling calendar invites for companywide events and providing Zoom recording support
• Support initiatives such as the Culture Committee by providing administrative and project management support
• Support the communications team with managing the contracting and procurement process
• Manage the agenda for our weekly Legal/Regulatory Affairs meetings
• Ad hoc internal and digital communications support as needed

 Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years of Biotech or Pharma experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• High degree of creativity; strong skills in PowerPoint and familiarity with creative tools such as Canva desirable
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely results
• Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interest in biotech industry
• Versatility, flexibility, and an ability to work creatively with enthusiasm

Location: While our corporate headquarters are located in New York City, this position is open to candidates from any location with a preference for east coast locations.  

About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include Revuforj® (revumenib), an FDA-approved menin inhibitor, and Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr), an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com/ or follow the Company on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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