Assistant Director, Communications and Outreach [LKCMedicine]

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Assistant Director, Communications and Outreach leads the School’s research communications and crisis communications readiness, while driving effective stakeholder engagement and positioning LKCMedicine as a leading institution in medical education, research and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated media and digital communications strategies to raise the profile of LKCMedicine’s research, researchers, conferences, Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives and corporate priorities through proactive media relations, digital communications, social media engagement and strategic storytelling.

• Lead the Research Impact Reporting chapter of the Annual Report, showcasing the School’s achievements, research translation and real-world impact across research, education and corporate services.

• Identify and develop high-impact research stories to position LKCMedicine researchers as subject-matter experts, creating opportunities for media coverage, thought leadership, commentaries and other platforms that demonstrate the School’s research impact.

• Lead the strategic redesign, content management and performance of the LKCMedicine website, ensuring a contemporary digital presence, clear information architecture, intuitive user experience and alignment with the School’s brand and strategic priorities.

• Develop and implement business continuity communication protocols while strengthening internal communications to ensure timely, coordinated and effective information flow across the School.

Requirements

• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications with at least 10 years of experience in corporate communications, digital media and/ or internal communications.

• Strong strategic thinking, and ability to develop comprehensive communications approaches and solutions.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to use data and insights to inform communications strategies.

• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership, academics, researchers and professional teams.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex and high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of communications, media and digital trends, particularly within the academic, medical, research and healthcare sectors.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: LKC