Chief Communications & External Relations Officer

About the Company

Dynamic healthcare & medical research system

Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2007

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

- Health Care
- General Medical
- Surgical Hospitals
- Medical Care
- Medical Centers

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Communications and External Relations Officer to join its Executive Team. This newly created executive leadership role is pivotal in providing strategic direction across a wide range of areas, including communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, marketing, and external affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the organization's profile, advancing strategic priorities, and positioning the company as a leading community teaching hospital and influential health system partner. Key responsibilities for the Chief include leading an integrated communications and external relations strategy, advancing a clear organizational narrative, and fostering modern communication and engagement practices.



The role demands a highly strategic leader with the ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-profile, and fast-paced environment, and to provide sound counsel on issues management, external positioning, and advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have a background in senior leadership within healthcare or similarly complex, multi-stakeholder environments, and will be adept at building credibility and alignment across a broad range of stakeholders. Experience in strengthening organizational profiles, leading integrated communication strategies, and navigating complex issues with political acuity is essential. The Chief will also be responsible for mentoring and supporting a high-performing team, and must therefore be a collaborative leader with solid relationship management skills. The role is instrumental in supporting the company's key priorities related to growth, redevelopment, academic expansion, system integration, and broader healthcare transformation, and requires a candidate who is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Functions

- Marketing

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