Head of Communications at Verily

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Technology, Precision HealthIndustries

Requirements

BA/BS degree
15+ years relevant experience in communications and PR
Experience in corporate, product and financial communications, issues management and crisis comms, within healthcare, biotech, life sciences, health tech, government relations or public affairs
Strong experience in strategic media relations creating and executing multi-tiered media campaigns
Proven team leader, motivating and mentoring teams to work collaboratively, grow their leadership, and innovate
Proven ability to counsel and coach executives, and influence and build relationships at all levels of the company as well as external partnerships
Excellent judgment, integrity, and transparency in leading a communications function
Broad expertise in healthcare and/or technology, with knowledge of communicating within the regulated healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Evolve and champion a strategic corporate narrative that delivers on Verily’s capabilities and solutions in the market
Oversee thought leadership strategy for media, partner, customer and investor and other key stakeholder audiences, evolving approach to stay closely aligned to the long term business strategy
Working closely with the CEO (who is also based in Dallas), partnering closely with government and corporate affairs on both Washington, DC and Texas-based outreach, relationship-building, and executive speaking opportunities
Lead executive communications, including executive presence and events, to ensure we’re engaging in high-value, relevant forums to support visibility for our products and improve corporate reputation
Partner closely with the legal team (including government affairs) to lead narrative around public policy, as part of overall corporate communications thought leadership
Develop communication plans to support company and product milestones and launches, partnering closely with marketing leaders, lead product managers and scientists/engineers for integrated planning
Drive a framework to measure internal and external communications effectiveness and engage the leadership team in internal communications strategy. Partner closely with People & Culture leadership to ensure integrated content and communications for internal audiences
Develop measurable, proactive media strategy plans and written materials -- including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases/blogs, Q&As and presentations -- and maintain thoughtful relationships with journalists
Oversee corporate, product, and internal communications
Shape the strategy to grow Verily’s reputation and build positive perception of Verily as a precision health company and its suite of solutions
Collaborate closely with the Verily leadership team and oversee a small internal comms team and agency relationship

Skills

Communications Strategy

Media Relations

Executive Communications

Thought Leadership

Corporate Narrative

Healthcare Communications

Technology Communications

Internal Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Agency Management

Verily

Comprehensive healthcare platform

About Verily

Verily is an Alphabet company combining a data-driven, people-first approach to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. Verily is focused on generating and applying evidence from a wide variety of sources to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered - shifting the paradigm from “one size fits all” medicine to one focused on a more comprehensive view of the individual that leads to a more personalized path forward.

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2015Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

1,001-5,000Employees