Director of Corporate Communications

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies.

Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Director of Corporate Communications is a newly created, high impact role that will help shape Vantive's global communications strategy and team during a period of significant transformation. As a senior leader within the Communications function, this individual will serve as a strategic counselor and hands on operator responsible for elevating the visibility, credibility, and consistency of Vantive's messaging across business lines, geographies, and stakeholder groups.

This role is ideal for a dynamic communications leader with a blend of fast paced agency experience and inhouse work within healthcare or life sciences.

The right candidate brings proven strength in media relations, issues and crisis management, corporate financial communications, and compelling narrative development - supported by an ability to partner deeply with commercial, medical, and corporate teams.

You will help position Vantive as a global leader in vital organ therapy by driving clear, timely, and influential communications that protect and advance the company's reputation.

What You'll Be Doing

Global Business Line & Commercial Communications (Chronic, Acute & Digital)

• Lead external and internal communications for Vantive's core business lines, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and therapy-area priorities.

• Partner closely with global commercial leaders to craft narratives that differentiate Vantive commercially and clinically across diverse markets.

• Build integrated communications plans that support product launches, lifecycle milestones, digital initiatives, and partnerships.

Crisis & Issues Management

• Lead global issues and crisis communications program.

• Develop scenario plans, messaging frameworks, and response protocols; advise senior leadership during emerging issues.

• Strengthen enterprise readiness in collaboration with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs teams.

Corporate Financial Communications

• Lead development of Vantive's corporate financial and business strategy narrative as a newly independent company.

• Support internal and external communication of corporate financial results, business performance updates, and enterprise milestones.

• Partner with Finance, Legal and other executive team members to develop strategic messaging, Q&A, press statements, and financial disclosures as needed.

Therapy Awareness & Patient Storytelling

• In partnership with Corporate Affairs and Global Strategic Marketing, build and scale an enterprise therapy awareness platform and media engagement strategy that increases understanding of vital organ therapies globally.

• Collaborate with Global Strategic Marketing to develop and amplify ethical, human centered patient storytelling programs that reinforce Vantive's purpose and impact.

• Ensure alignment with legal, medical, regulatory, and privacy requirements.

Americas Communications

• Lead the integrated communications strategy for the Americas region, working closely with regional commercial leaders and cross functional partners.

• Strengthen Vantive's reputation with customers, health systems, policymakers, and media across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.

• Serve as a spokesperson for media engagements when appropriate.

Cross Functional & Enterprise Leadership

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on communications strategy, media positioning, and stakeholder implications.

• Contribute to the development of a best in class global communications team and culture in partnership with the VP of Communications.

• Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, and position Vantive as a thought leader.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, medical technology, or a related regulated environment.

• Strong blend of agency and inhouse experience is highly preferred.

• Proven success in corporate financial communications, including public company norms, earnings cycles, and disclosure considerations.

• Demonstrated excellence in media…