Director, Global Communications

Scope of work and core responsibilities

Culture and engagement strategy

• Develop highly integrated culture and engagement strategies that motivate and inspire employees
• Ensure consistent, high-impact messaging frameworks - adaptable and fit for purpose for multiple channels and stakeholders
• Develop engaging, visually compelling communications materials, including intranet content, briefing materials, presentations, speeches and enterprise-wide communications
• Develop and maintain communications templates, toolkits and resources for communicators and senior leaders
• Support the implementation of change communications as needed
• Manage day-to-day deliverables with flawless execution

• Develop and implement internal and executive communication strategies for senior leaders that strengthen the company’s reputation and brand among employees and key stakeholders, while aligning with the overall business strategy
• Ensure employees receive timely, relevant and consistent communications across channels
• Provide advice, training and support for internal and external engagements, ensuring senior leaders are using consistent messaging that aligns with the overall company communication strategy
• Prepare senior leaders for opportunities, including development of briefing materials and messaging, media training, on-site support, etc.
• Support the implementation of change management strategies as needed
• Provide crisis and issues management support as needed
• Manage approvals of communications requests for senior leaders

• Set measurable and achievable goals for execution of internal and executive communication strategies and ensure progress is tracked, reported and value is evidenced
• Measure success for culture and engagement initiatives, and recommend steps for improvement
• Leverage internal and external insights to inform overall communication strategy

• Minimum 10 years of communication experience in external, corporate, executive and change communications, as well as employee engagement
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience and/or successfully leading complex, matrixed teams
• Creative and bold (yet balanced) thinker; not afraid to think outside the box and has demonstrated ability to execute and bring big ideas to life
• Proven experience confidently interacting with and counseling corporate executives and key internal partners with best-in-class communication practices, ensuring messaging is consistent across the organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including success managing major projects and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content for a range of audiences and channels (e.g., media, .com, social, intranet)
• Strong writing, editing and communications skills in multiple media, including speeches, email, video scripts, editorial and social content
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Organized with high attention to detail
• Exceptional business acumen with agility in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive with ability to "see" around corners and anticipate needs of our executives
• Ability to bring outside-in thinking and share best practices with the team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Fluency and use of GenAI in their day-to-day work, including reimagining communications activities and/or processes leveraging AI and agents

• Experience in employee and internal communications, change communications, public relations, external engagement and corporate reputation
• Experience in healthcare industry, including large Fortune 500 companies
• Experience at a PR agency or equivalent welcome

Change Management Communication, Communication Strategy Development, Communications Writing, Communication Tools, Content Development, Corporate Brand Management, Crisis Communication Management, Crisis Management, Employee Engagement Programs, Employee Training Programs, Event Planning, Media Production, Media Relations, Project Management, Social Media Communications

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