Science Community Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Science Community Lead based in Italy.

This role is focused on building and nurturing a global community of scientists, researchers, and biotech enthusiasts within an innovative decentralized science ecosystem. You will be responsible for creating engaging spaces where scientific collaboration, discussion, and discovery can thrive, particularly across Discord and other online platforms. The position blends community building, science communication, and event hosting, with a strong emphasis on fostering meaningful connections between researchers and emerging voices in biotech. You will design and manage community programs that encourage participation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across disciplines such as longevity, brain health, and biotech innovation. This is a highly interactive and creative role where science meets community engagement at scale. It is ideal for someone passionate about life sciences who enjoys connecting people and shaping online scientific ecosystems.

 

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Science Community Lead based in Italy.

This role is focused on building and nurturing a global community of scientists, researchers, and biotech enthusiasts within an innovative decentralized science ecosystem. You will be responsible for creating engaging spaces where scientific collaboration, discussion, and discovery can thrive, particularly across Discord and other online platforms. The position blends community building, science communication, and event hosting, with a strong emphasis on fostering meaningful connections between researchers and emerging voices in biotech. You will design and manage community programs that encourage participation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across disciplines such as longevity, brain health, and biotech innovation. This is a highly interactive and creative role where science meets community engagement at scale. It is ideal for someone passionate about life sciences who enjoys connecting people and shaping online scientific ecosystems.

 

Accountabilities:

• Build, manage, and grow online science communities, primarily on Discord, including channel structure, onboarding flows, bots, and engagement systems.
• Host and facilitate community events such as AMAs, journal clubs, voice discussions, and live online sessions.
• Develop and execute community programming that encourages participation, highlights member research, and fosters collaboration.
• Identify and connect researchers, scientists, and emerging voices to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Moderate discussions to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality community environment.
• Track engagement metrics and experiment with new formats and initiatives to improve community health and participation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Strong familiarity with online communities, particularly Discord, Reddit, and/or X (Twitter), with prior moderation experience preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills with a warm, accessible, and engaging tone.
• Comfort hosting live events, voice chats, and interactive community sessions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to experiment, iterate, and improve community engagement strategies.
• Genuine interest in biotechnology, life sciences, and scientific research communities.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work with flexibility from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a global science community from the ground up.
• High ownership role with space to define and evolve community strategy.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Direct exposure to leading researchers and innovators in biotech and decentralized science.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of science, technology, and community building.
• Creative and mission-driven environment.

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