Senior Director, External Communications, Thought Leadership

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement communication strategies in collaboration with the executive team

• Lead the organization's strategic communication framework and messaging

• Serve as a reliable advisor to executives

• Prepare and train spokespersons for media interviews, speeches, and internal gatherings

• Create corporate messaging, themes, and narratives to enhance brand visibility and safeguard reputation

• Propel thought leadership initiatives, particularly for the clinical team

• Write and oversee press releases, bylined articles, presentations, and various original content

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key media outlets and industry analysts

• Develop communication processes and assess program effectiveness

• Lead and nurture the media relations and executive communications teams

• Report directly to the VP of Communications and Corporate Affairs

• Integrate brand, corporate affairs, executive communications, marketing, and various business sectors

• Create platforms for clinical experts

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in communications, inclusive of media relations and executive communications

• Preferred background in healthcare

• Proven success in establishing and nurturing external media relationships and fostering internal trust among executives

• Capability to devise overarching strategies while being actively involved in execution

• Strong emotional intelligence and a knack for gaining the trust of senior leadership

• Outstanding writing abilities

• Skill in transforming complex, technical, or sensitive subjects into clear, engaging narratives

• Experience in developing successful thought leadership initiatives, ideally in technology or healthcare

• Organizational talents to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, high-growth setting

• A culturally responsive communication style

• Proven history of effective collaboration across internal departments

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances

• Lyra for Lyrians coaching and therapy services

• Equity through discretionary restricted stock units

• Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays

• Paid parental leave

• 401K with up to 3% matching

• Monthly tech allowance

• Well-being perks and activities

• Surprise swag

• Regular community celebrations