Manager, Communications - Research

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Must be skilled in developing and executing strategic communication plans that align with the academic medical center's Bold. Forward. strategy. This role will focus on promoting the department's transformative research initiatives, enhancing internal and external communication, and fostering collaboration among clinicians, scientists, and external partners.

• Familiarity with a wide variety of research processes, terminology, and methodologies.
• Experience working in or with research institutions, academic medical centers, or similar environments.

• Proven track record of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, patients, and the general public.
• Experience in creating and managing content related to scientific discoveries, clinical trials, research initiatives and commercialization.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, including scientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals.
• Ability to understand and translate the needs and goals of research teams into effective, integrated communication strategies.

• Understanding of the dynamic federal research funding landscape, including IRB rules, compliance and management.

• Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms used in research dissemination.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to measure the impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly.

The department is responsible to build, grow and protect Mayo Clinic’s reputation in a way that shapes the external environment and nurtures the culture to help achieve the mission of the organization. Department functions consist of reputation management including thought leadership and issues/crisis response; client communications and engagement programs; staff engagement; content and channels; government and community engagement; strategy and insights;

communications services.

The manager understands Mayo Clinic business objectives and priorities and leads the development of strategies to support those objectives. The manager partners with other department leaders to execute operational goals, prioritize work, ensure effective and efficient operations, maintain high standards for service excellence and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Develops and maintains relationships with Mayo Clinic executive leadership, staff and members of the local and national government and/or media to advance organizational awareness and achievements.

The manager is primarily responsible for the management of staff and/or programs and leveraging functional expertise. May serve enterprise and site leadership needs through participation on committees, task forces and work groups.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic…