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Job type full-time
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Description:
Inspire, the vital community that supports millions of patients and caregivers, advances understanding of the health journey, and partners with the medical community to accelerate life-changing discoveries, is seeking a senior director of communications and media relations to develop inspire’s communication strategy and, leading with one voice, help develop inspire’s brand towards our vision and missionThis role requires a passion for communications and health specifically dealing with cancer or rare diseases, and expertise in storytelling, writing and editingAs the primary media contact, media relations, communications strategist, our new team member will:
Set inspire’s communication strategy from both an organizational and departmental level.
Develop proactive and responsive communications and media relations plans aligned to the overall brand and communications strategy, and engage and build relationships with members of the media on behalf of inspire.
Provide media relations counsel to product divisions at inspire, and assist in the development of communications plans.
Oversee the creation of support tools that aid social media and public relations efforts.
Lead communications for inspire, responsible for building and sustaining inspire’s reputation as a patient-centric and mission & innovation driven company with both internal and external audiences
Works closely with senior leadership/business leaders and provides strategic communications counsel, including coordination, consolidation and publication of internal/ external communications in a way that creatively, succinctly, accurately and consistently “tells the story” about inspire,
Develops and implements internal and external leader communications for inspire’s smes and product leaders
Manages media relations strategies and associated activities, including engaging with consumer and industry level reporters/journalists, to raise awareness about inspire’s patient stories, healthjourney platform, and pharmaceutical/healthcare impacts
Manages and support communications activities across social media, events, and conferences related to customer/strategic/advocacy partnerships, including relevant partner announcements, disclosures, and general joint storytelling opportunities with partners
Refines the communication of patient-focused content (e.gWeb, social, other digital content) in partnership with corporate marketing team to support broader inspire brand objectives and development capabilities
Serves as primary liaison to the corporate marketing team to ensure that our science story is fully integrated and reflected in corporate brand activities
Showcase inspire talent and innovation by overseeing the development and execution of patient centered thought leadership platform, including awards, and speaking opportunities
Interfaces with various division business and corporate leaders, including marketing, product, hr, and research teams
Oversees management of agencies that support the development of presentations and other communications products
Coaches key senior and division leaders on message delivery and external engagements
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has strong media relationships across consumer health, pharmaceutical/biotech, business, and technology; deep executive communications experience; and proven ability to partner collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, develop, and continuously refine corporate narratives and execute high-impact communications programs.
Bachelor’s degree in english, marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field from an accredited university
Progressively responsible for communications and marketing including experience in strategic planning and management.
Exceptional storytelling skills and experience in consumer health and pharmaceutical space
Solid experience coordinating successful public relations and working with different social networks, including linkedin, facebook, and twitter
Exceptional written, presentation and interpersonal skills, particularly with executives within and outside the company
Strong business acumen and ability to apply knowledge to advance inspire`s goals
Self-reliant, problem solver, results and detail-oriented and strong listening, written and communication skills
Ability to make decisions in a changing environment to anticipate future needs
Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
What we value:
Resourcefulness and team collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about the intersection of health and technology
Collaboration - an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
Full time employees are eligible for:
Competitive salary and benefits
Generous flexible time off policy (ask us about it!)
Stock options
Health insurance, including dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with matching
