BioCrossroads - Sr. Director, Communications

Bio Crossroads, the life sciences initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), ignites the continued growth of Indiana’s robust life sciences industry by activating the sector through strategic research and market knowledge, strengthening the substrate of the Indiana ecosystem with a focus on talent, companies and capital and cultivating the community by connecting and convening academic, corporate and philanthropic partners.

The Senior Director, Communications will partner closely with the initiative’s CEO and President and other senior leaders to design, lead, and implement an integrated communications strategy that advances Bio Crossroads’ mission and strengthens visibility and influence for Indiana’s life sciences sector. This position provides strategic oversight across internal and external communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the broader CICP strategy.
Bio Crossroads’ initiatives are highly complex and deeply impactful for the state, requiring collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders across the public, private, philanthropic, non-profit, and academic sectors. The Senior Director will provide thought leadership and counsel on communications strategy, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the organization’s brand reputation and amplify its statewide and national impact.

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategic communications and public education plan that supports Bio Crossroads’ mission, ensuring cohesive messaging across all platforms, including digital, media, events, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide leadership and direction to communications staff, consultants, and agency partners to ensure excellence in brand storytelling, creative execution, and audience engagement.
• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of major initiatives, including the Bio Crossroads Life Sciences Summit and FrameWORX events, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and visibility objectives.
• Develop and manage sponsorship and partnership strategies to expand reach and engagement among key audiences.
• Direct the creation of signature communications assets such as the Bio Crossroads Annual Report, thought leadership content, and research publications that position the organization as a leading voice for the life sciences industry.
• Oversee and evaluate the performance of agency partners and consultants, ensuring deliverables meet strategic and brand standards.
• Serve as the senior brand steward for Bio Crossroads and related initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful brand representation across all channels.
• Develop, manage, and forecast the annual communications and marketing budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and efficient use of resources.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics to measure the effectiveness of communications initiatives and inform future strategy.
• Collaborate with CICP leadership and initiative communications teams to strengthen alignment, maximize reach, and share best practices across the partnership network.
• Act as the primary liaison to CICP’s corporate communications function to coordinate messaging and ensure integration across initiatives.
• Provide executive communications support to the initiative president and CEO, including message development, talking points, presentations, and media engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Bio Crossroads’ mission and strategic goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of…