Event and Community Specialist to the Communications team at BII
BioInnovation Institute (BII)
Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you at BioInnovation Institute (BII), where we are looking for an Event and Community Engagement Specialist to support the Communications team for 12 months, starting mid-October.
Your opportunity to join BII!
The BioInnovation Institute (BII) is a Danish non-profit foundation established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018. Its mission is to accelerate research and startups to bring forward bold solutions that improve human and planetary health. BII supports collaborative, interdisciplinary innovation across Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech, helping transform cutting-edge research into viable companies so that new discoveries can deliver real impact for people and society.
As our new Communication and Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a central role in leading and executing our many events as well as facilitating our vibrant community both in the BII building and hybrid across our European offices.
For this specific role, we are looking for someone who can cover for our Communication and Community Engagement Specialist, ensuring that our most important ecosystem stakeholders join our events for the benefit of BII and our startups.
Additionally, this role will require you to cultivate a strong relationship within the community, translating feedback from across the organization into strategic and operational community-building initiatives.
In This Role You Will
- Lead, conceptualize and execute our two flagship events – Demo Day and Innovation Day – as well as our other smaller community and ecosystem events such as Town Hall meetings, community onboarding etc.
- Act as main organizational contact and work closely with the organization’s various teams to ensure accurate representation of the organization at internal and external strategic events and conferences.
- Keep a comprehensive overview of all activities across the venue as well as the most important event stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop all organizational merchandise and ensure that this is strategically tied to the organization’s vision and mission, purpose and key messages.
- Lead, conceptualize and execute BII’s strong community in the BII HQ as well across our European offices, ensuring it strategically ties to BII’s vision, mission and values.
You will report directly to the Head of Communication and join a team of dedicated communication specialists, working across functions such as internal communication, external communication, marketing, events, community building, and public affairs.
Ideally, You Bring The Following Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. journalism, communications, media studies).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- High proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, preferably also experience with Canva and LinkedIn.
- Maintain attention to detail while keeping an overview of priorities and deadlines.
- Have strong coordination skills and proven experience in coordinating among many stakeholders while tackling many tasks at the same time.
- Proficiency in English at a professional level, both written and spoken.
Working at BII
At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured every day by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.
At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.
BII is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N. From Copenhagen, the Secretariat supports strategy, governance, and coordination across BII’s international activities.
Curious for more?
If you are curious to know more about the position, please contact Katrine Villarreal Villumsen, Head of Communication on e-mail: [email protected]
We welcome all applications and encourage candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic background. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where different perspectives contribute to innovation.
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and academic certificate(s) by clicking the “Apply now” button. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than 30th August
You can expect to hear from us after the application deadline, once the hiring team has reviewed all applications. We expect the interview process consisting of two interviews to take place during September.