Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role serves as NEO-SMARTs chief storyteller and brand architect--creating, implementing, and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies that increase the visibility and enhance the reputation of NEO-SMART among its diverse stakeholder communities, including regional partners, NSF, industry, government, media, and the broader public. Department: Regular contact NEO-SMART chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief research and translation officer, pillar directors, and NEO-SMART team members (content development, strategic messaging, event communications, leadership preparation).