Are you a proactive, structured and strategic communication specialist?
Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you at BioInnovation Institute (BII), where we are looking for a communication specialist to support the communication team starting 1st August 2026 for a one-year period.
Your Opportunity to Join BII!
Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.
As our new communication specialist, you will play a central role in ensuring that our communication reaches the right stakeholders, and that BII is positioned as a world leading innovation institute in the Danish and international media.
In This Role You Will
- Ensure that BII’s communication is tied to BII’s purpose and the communication strategy, our core narrative and key messages.
- Act as a strategic advisor on all internal communication in the organization such as team meeting slides and internal key messages from the CEO and the rest of the executive management group.
- Communicate with BII’s staff and community through our internal platforms and ensure that information flows through the organization.
- Support external communication by writing press releases, preparing media kits, pitching stories to the media internationally, nationally and locally.
- Write speeches for the executive management team, media train spokespeople and advise on thought leadership.
Professional And Personal Qualifications
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, 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.
In addition to the above, you are comfortable managing multiple priorities with discretion and attention to detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders and take pride in creating structure, anticipating needs, and ensuring smooth coordination and high-quality delivery across tasks, schedules, and stakeholders.
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.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.
Curious for more?
If you are curious to know more about the position, please contact Katrine Villarreal Villumsen, Head of Communication on phone: +45 30674819
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 and cover letter by clicking on the “Apply now” button. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than
3rd June, 2026.
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 in June.
