Senior Scientific Communications and Engagement Manager
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Job Title: Senior Scientific Communications and Engagement Manager
Reporting to (Line Manager): Head of Product
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Work Location: Hybrid/remote (ideally based from our Bottisham, Cambridge office 2 days per week)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
who are Cambridge Cognition and what do we do?
We are a talented global team, based in the UK, Canada and USA. Backed by over 30 years of scientific discovery and validation, Cambridge Cognition offers the end‑to‑end platform for CNS clinical trials. Our technologies are reliable in‑clinic or at home for an improved patient experience and accelerated drug development.
We aim to make an extraordinary impact by improving the health of people worldwide with innovative assessments and digital biomarkers that provide researchers with precise measures of patients’ symptoms. We lead in CNS research and are broadening our impact across therapeutic areas.
Are you interested in working for a company whose main goal is to make a difference to the health of current and future generations, through the knowledge and experience of our passionate team?
Role Summary
We are seeking a scientifically driven individual with a strong academic background and a keen interest in marketing to help shape and communicate the value of our cognitive assessment tools. This role bridges the gap between research and market engagement, ensuring our clinical and academic achievements are represented with both scientific credibility and clear, impactful communication. The ideal candidate will bring scientific insight and analytical thinking to support the development of a marketing strategy grounded in evidence and integrity, whilst ensuring commercial impact.
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Scientific Communications and Engagement Manager, you will drive the integration of scientific insight into our marketing strategy, shaping how our cognitive assessment tools are represented to academic, clinical, and commercial audiences. You will lead initiatives that strengthen our academic presence, foster lasting relationships with alumni and key stakeholders, and produce evidence‑based content that demonstrates real‑world impact. Working closely with Marketing, Product, and Science teams, you will ensure scientific integrity underpins all communications while delivering measurable outcomes that elevate our brand, thought leadership, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrating Science into Marketing Strategy
Drive the integration of scientific insight into all aspects of our marketing approach. Partner with the Marketing and Science teams to ensure materials, social content, and campaigns are scientifically robust, credible, and aligned with company standards. Build and refine customer personas to understand what drives their decisions (e.g., funding cycles, conference deadlines, publications) and identify opportunities to position our assessments as solutions that help them achieve their goals.
2. Elevating Academic Marketing and Alumni Relations
Strengthen our academic presence through targeted marketing initiatives that resonate with researchers and academic institutions. Design and maintain an alumni infrastructure that fosters lasting engagement, lead the organisation of academic and scientific events (largely UK‑based), and create regular newsletters to sustain brand visibility. Ensure bibliographic references and scientific evidence underpinning our cognitive assessments are kept current and featured prominently across all marketing channels.
3. Collaboration with Clinical Science and R&D
Partner closely with the Chief Scientist, Product, and Science leads to ensure consistency, accuracy, and credibility in how we present our science. Support the preparation and promotion of publications, conference posters, and other scientific outputs ensuring they communicate scientific integrity while driving broader awareness and uptake of our solutions.
4. Developing Scientific Content and Case Studies
Lead the creation and promotion of scientific content that demonstrates the impact of our tools in real‑world contexts. Develop case studies, thought leadership pieces, and evidence‑based marketing materials that resonate with both academic and commercial audiences. Support the science team in preparing publications for peer‑reviewed journals and media outlets, positioning the company as a trusted leader with investors, collaborators, and stakeholders.
5. Measuring Impact and Optimising Engagement
Use data‑driven insights to evaluate the performance of scientific marketing initiatives, refine strategies, and optimise engagement. Track outcomes such as brand awareness, academic reach, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to commercial growth, ensuring all activities deliver measurable impact.
What we need from you
Our ideal candidate combines scientific expertise with proven marketing capability and will be able to translate complex research into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with academic, clinical and commercial audiences.
The ideal candidate will
* Have a strong scientific background (degree in life sciences, neuroscience or related field) with a deep understanding of our industry
* Demonstrate experience in marketing or communications, ideally within scientific or technical environments, with a track record of delivering measurable impact.
* Be skilled at engaging academic and clinical stakeholders, with experience building relationships, networks, and communities.
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex scientific concepts without losing accuracy or credibility.
* Be comfortable collaborating across multiple diverse teams (marketing, product, R&D, clinical) to align strategy and messaging.
* Be data‑driven, with the ability to measure the performance of campaigns and adjust strategies to maximise engagement and business outcomes.
* Have experience creating and promoting thought leadership, case studies, and evidence‑based content that supports commercial growth and brand credibility.
* Bring professional curiosity, creativity, and strategic thinking to solve complex challenges and identify new opportunities to showcase our science.
* Experience with academic event coordination, alumni relations, or scientific community engagement.
* Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media, and analytics platforms relevant to scientific audiences.
* Knowledge of grant cycles, publication processes, and scientific conference environments.
What we can do for you
* Be part of a driven team to achieve commercial success and make an extraordinary impact on global health
* Flexibility – 2 days a week at our office in Bottisham, just outside Cambridge; and 3 days from home plus the opportunity to work your hours flexibly.
* 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (including 3 days for Christmas break) with a holiday buy/sell scheme
* Generous pension with up to 6.5% company contribution
* Life assurance 2× base salary
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Private Health Insurance – Bupa Insurance, Simply Health Cashback Scheme Discretionary share options – a % of base salary, with nominal exercise price and vesting over 3 years (subject to board approval)
Please note that previous applicants for the Senior Scientific Marketing Manager role need not apply.
Cambridge Cognition is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and application from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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