What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fractional Head of Strategic Communications position at Novastra Therapeutics?
Company Description
Novastra Therapeutics is a Boston-funded, clinical-stage biotechnology leader pioneering Next-Generation Immune Reprogramming Therapy (XIRT) for the world’s most challenging, drug-resistant cancers and rare pediatric diseases. Utilizing our proprietary OmniAntigen™ (OAP) platform, Novastra achieves system-level reprogramming by converting a patient’s own cancer cells into potent, personalized treatments.
Our technology preserves the tumor’s full antigen repertoire while precisely engaging the STING pathway to overcome the most hostile tumor microenvironments. With our lead programs, OAP-101 and OAP-102, currently demonstrating promising safety and disease control in clinical trials for checkpoint-inhibitor-refractory solid tumors, Novastra is moving at high velocity to transform the standard of care for patients who have exhausted all other options.
Role Description
This is a Fractional (Part-time) Head of Strategic Communications role based in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid/Remote options available). As a high-energy "Strategic Architect," you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive "Active Offense" communications strategy aligned with our rapid clinical scaling.
Day-to-day tasks include architecting our global corporate narrative, drafting high-impact press releases for clinical milestones, and spearheading thought leadership initiatives that position Novastra at the intersection of Bio-Nanotechnology and Immuno-Oncology. You will cultivate direct relationships with Tier-1 biotech media and ensure that Novastra’s mission and breakthroughs are recognized as the industry benchmark for innovation.
Qualifications
- Strategic Narrative Mastery: Proven ability to craft and execute impactful communication strategies that drive company valuation and "Partnerable Platform" narratives.
- Media Offense: Deep, existing relationships with major biotech/healthcare media outlets and a track record of securing high-profile placements.
- Scientific Fluency: Ability to translate complex concepts—such as STING potentiation, antigen preservation, and bionanotech-driven reprogramming—into compelling stories for investors and partners.
- Leadership & Agility: Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, high-energy approach to managing complex projects in a fast-paced clinical-stage environment.
- Industry Experience: Extensive experience in the biotechnology or healthcare industry is mandatory. Prior experience with platform-based IO companies is highly desirable.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field; prior experience in a similar strategic role is highly desirable.