Director of Marketing and Communications

The Director of Marketing and Communications will develop and execute the RILSH’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy in partnership with the CEO & President, positioning Rhode Island as a leading destination for life science investment, talent, and company formation. The role pairs communications leadership — messaging, media relations, and public affairs — with hands-on marketing operations: digital marketing, social media, and building the infrastructure and systems needed to generate, manage, and convert inbound and outbound leads into the RILSH pipeline. As part of a small management team, the Director will work directly with the CEO & President to execute the organization’s strategy, coordinate signature events, and represent the RILSH to external audiences. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus. A minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, including hands-on marketing operations / demand-generation experience.