Job Description

Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional)

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid / Remote)

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) to position the organization as a visible and credible innovator in synthetic biology and life sciences. This role will oversee corporate narrative, media relations, and investor communications, ensuring the company remains front-of-mind for partners, investors, and potential acquirers. The ideal candidate combines biotech and capital markets experience with a proven ability to design and deliver communications strategies that influence perception and enterprise value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with scientific, commercial, and corporate development priorities.
• Manage media relations, press releases, and industry engagement to drive consistent visibility across biotech, cannabis, and capital markets channels.
• Oversee investor communications, including messaging for fundraising, grants, and potential transactions.
• Create thought leadership content for executives, positioning the organization as a leading voice in bio-innovation.
• Support crisis communications and reputation management during diligence or transaction processes.
• Collaborate with corporate development and finance teams to ensure narrative alignment with deal flow.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Availability to work in a fractional capacity, with flexibility to scale involvement around major announcements and transactions.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to shape the narrative of a company operating at the intersection of science and capital markets. As Strategic Communications Lead, you will ensure the organizations story drives visibility, credibility, and long-term enterprise value.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and a portfolio of work. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.