Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) - Biotechnology
Yorktown Search PartnersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Leading biotechnology company operating at the intersection of science and capital markets.
Job Description
Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) role for a leading biotechnology company to position the organization as a visible and credible innovator in synthetic biology and life sciences.
Requirements
- 10+ years in corporate communications, PR, or investor relations, ideally within biotechnology, life sciences, or cannabis.
- Demonstrated success generating tier-one media coverage and meaningful investor engagement.
- Strong understanding of capital markets communications, including M&A and transaction-related PR.
- Experience working directly with senior executives, boards, and external agencies.
- Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling abilities, with skill in translating complex science into compelling public narratives.