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ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden the Netherlands and Cambridge Massachusetts USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150 enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA) which is machinery present in all human cells to repair GtoA mutations modulate protein and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Communications department is currently looking for a Communication Specialist (Fulltime) to join our team.
The role:
This role develops content and coordinates company communication programs comprising a range of corporate scientific and employee communications initiatives for external and internal stakeholders across multiple channels. Key areas of focus include internal/employee communications managing our external website and social channels and supporting our scientific communications initiatives.ProQR is seeking an outgoing proactive team player who will support developing and executing the overall internal and external corporate communications strategy across a variety of channels. Key areas of focus include Internal/Employee Communications and Scientific Communications as well as supporting our website and social channels and related content development. A critical success factor includes the ability to perform in a highpressure environment and to be able to meet tight deadlines with the highest level of quality and accuracy. A healthcare industry background (or a science degree) is a priority for this role. Note: this role reports to a USbased manager howeverthe role is onsite based in Leiden (NL) where the majority of the workforce is based.
Key areas of responsibility:
We expect our Communications Specialist to have/be:
Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:
ProQR as an employer
As an employer we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people working well together in an environment in which they thrive will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensure that no employee candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race age disability pregnancy religion gender identity and expression sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and the contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.
We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization with the following benefits:
Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission If so were looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form.
You can contact Silvia Catellani via if you have any questions.
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