Lead Director, Corporate Communications, Pharmacy Services

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The Lead Director, Corporate Communications will support the business objectives of the Chief Pharmacy Officer and Head of Specialty Operations by helping to develop and lead the execution of a communications strategy that advances key business and enterprise priorities. This role will drive communications in support of CVS Specialty's business objectives while also leading executive communications, thought leadership opportunities, and content development that strengthen the voice and visibility of the Chief Pharmacy Officer across internal and external channels.

• Support development and lead execution of communications strategies to advance the objectives of the Chief Pharmacy Officer as well as CVS Specialty business priorities.
• Create and oversee content and tactics to advance these strategies across multiple channels, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with business and enterprise objectives.
• Identify and advance thought leadership opportunities to proactively advance key messages. Translate complex topics into clear, compelling messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Provide strategic executive communications counsel and support, including messaging, speeches, talking points, presentations, written remarks, and leadership positioning.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders across the Office of the CPO, CVS Specialty, enterprise communications, government affairs, external affairs, social media, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure coordinated strategies and execution in support of business, executive, and enterprise priorities.
• Anticipate emerging issues and help shape proactive communications plans that support business priorities, enterprise reputation, and executive visibility.
• Ensure communications are tailored appropriately for varied audiences, including internal leaders, external partners, professional communities, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, public affairs, or a related field
• Demonstrated success developing high-impact executive communications and business‑focused communications strategies
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt voice and content across multiple channels and audiences
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and experience counseling senior leaders
• Experience managing sensitive issues with discretion and strong strategic instincts
• Proven ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, compelling, and audience‑appropriate communications
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization
• Strong project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple fast‑moving priorities simultaneously

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, health policy, or other highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with the pharmacy profession, workforce trends, specialty pharmacy, and the broader healthcare landscape
• Experience supporting thought leadership, external positioning, reputation‑building initiatives, and business communications strategy

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

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