Science Communication Specialist
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Ifom - Institute For Molecular Oncology in Milano
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.
We seek for our Institute: 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 maintaining an in-depth knowledge of IFOM's research portfolio to ensure accuracy and relevance across all communications;
- Building and managing a portfolio of relationships with science journalists and health correspondents across Italian and international media; monitoring media coverage and supporting proactive pitching;
- Supporting crisis communication when research results or institutional matters require rapid, accurate external messaging;
- Supporting the editorial and communication as