Amber Kinetics
Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Research
Amber Kinetics, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
JOB SUMMARY
Advances the Alzheimer’s Association mission and strategic priorities by supporting integrated marketing and communications for the Association’s professional‑facing research, science, and care portfolio. Focuses primarily on engaging clinicians, researchers, and scientific stakeholders, with limited patient‑facing communications as appropriate. Plays a key role in the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications plans that support priority initiatives and drive measurable outcomes.
Supports existing professional programs and platforms, while contributing to the launch and adoption of new products and services. Operates in a highly matrixed environment, translating complex scientific and medical information into clear, effective communications for professional audiences, and balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At the direction and guidance of the Sr. Director for Integrated Marketing and Communications, serves as the strategic partner for medical affairs marketing and communications to drive pillar‑specific objectives and the Association’s brand in ways that advance our mission.
Leads and develops cross‑organizational, integrated marketing and communications plans to advance the organization’s mission and support priority initiatives as mutually agreed upon by Research & Medical Affairs and the relevant internal business partners. Plans align to an overarching annual marketing and communications plan (or plans) and focused plans for priority initiatives as mutually agreed upon by Concern & Awareness and the relevant internal business partners.
Ensures integration across all pillars and an aggressive proactive approach to drive nationwide, regional, and community initiatives to support research and health care stakeholders and reach the people who need us most in the era of treatment.
Develops and implements a collaborative approach to planning and execution that brings together the various functions of Concern & Awareness, other marketing and communications functions across the organization, and the business leads and other relevant stakeholders.
Leverages all of the resources of Concern & Awareness, provides expert counsel to leadership, staff and volunteers for integrated marketing and communications on key priorities and issues.
Aligns integrated marketing and communications objectives to support business outcomes and key performance indicators to help achieve pillars’ strategic plan objectives, with Concern & Awareness objectives also built into other pillars’ plans.
Works closely with the Integrated Marketing and Communications team’s leadership to develop and continually evolve planning processes, tools, and templates to drive outcomes; ensure integration, collaboration, and cohesiveness of the various plans while maintaining simplicity and efficiency.
Upholds and drives the organization’s and the division’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing and heading off health inequities.
Ensures exemplary stewardship and effective use of resources to drive the greatest impact for the greatest number of people.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong background in health, medical, or scientific communications, with demonstrated experience engaging clinician and researcher audiences.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience developing clear, accurate, and compelling copy for clinicians, researchers, and professional audiences across channels.
Knowledge of the health care ecosystem, including clinical practice, research environments, and professional education.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term planning and near‑term execution in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Comfort operating in ambiguity and wearing multiple hats while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes.
Proven ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization, working effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, field staff, and external partners.
Experience collaborating with agencies or working in an agency environment strongly preferred.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Commitment to ethics, integrity, collaboration, and mission‑driven work.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in health, medical, or scientific marketing and communications, preferably supporting clinician, researcher, or other professional audiences.
Demonstrated experience working with peer‑reviewed research, clinical trials, registries, clinical guidelines, pharmaceuticals or other scientific content.
Experience supporting professional programs, platforms, products, or services in health care, research, or nonprofit settings.
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization; experience collaborating with external agencies, journals, professional societies, or vendors strongly preferred.
Title:
Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications - Research
Position Location:
Chicago (hybrid) or Remote
Full Time Exempt,
based on 37.5 hours per week
Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 512. The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $135,000 – $155,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.
Reports To:
Senior Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications - Research
WHO WE ARE The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research – our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life‑changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer’s Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity – meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click for more information.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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Supports existing professional programs and platforms, while contributing to the launch and adoption of new products and services. Operates in a highly matrixed environment, translating complex scientific and medical information into clear, effective communications for professional audiences, and balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At the direction and guidance of the Sr. Director for Integrated Marketing and Communications, serves as the strategic partner for medical affairs marketing and communications to drive pillar‑specific objectives and the Association’s brand in ways that advance our mission.
Leads and develops cross‑organizational, integrated marketing and communications plans to advance the organization’s mission and support priority initiatives as mutually agreed upon by Research & Medical Affairs and the relevant internal business partners. Plans align to an overarching annual marketing and communications plan (or plans) and focused plans for priority initiatives as mutually agreed upon by Concern & Awareness and the relevant internal business partners.
Ensures integration across all pillars and an aggressive proactive approach to drive nationwide, regional, and community initiatives to support research and health care stakeholders and reach the people who need us most in the era of treatment.
Develops and implements a collaborative approach to planning and execution that brings together the various functions of Concern & Awareness, other marketing and communications functions across the organization, and the business leads and other relevant stakeholders.
Leverages all of the resources of Concern & Awareness, provides expert counsel to leadership, staff and volunteers for integrated marketing and communications on key priorities and issues.
Aligns integrated marketing and communications objectives to support business outcomes and key performance indicators to help achieve pillars’ strategic plan objectives, with Concern & Awareness objectives also built into other pillars’ plans.
Works closely with the Integrated Marketing and Communications team’s leadership to develop and continually evolve planning processes, tools, and templates to drive outcomes; ensure integration, collaboration, and cohesiveness of the various plans while maintaining simplicity and efficiency.
Upholds and drives the organization’s and the division’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing and heading off health inequities.
Ensures exemplary stewardship and effective use of resources to drive the greatest impact for the greatest number of people.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strong background in health, medical, or scientific communications, with demonstrated experience engaging clinician and researcher audiences.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience developing clear, accurate, and compelling copy for clinicians, researchers, and professional audiences across channels.
Knowledge of the health care ecosystem, including clinical practice, research environments, and professional education.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term planning and near‑term execution in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Comfort operating in ambiguity and wearing multiple hats while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes.
Proven ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization, working effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, field staff, and external partners.
Experience collaborating with agencies or working in an agency environment strongly preferred.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Commitment to ethics, integrity, collaboration, and mission‑driven work.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in health, medical, or scientific marketing and communications, preferably supporting clinician, researcher, or other professional audiences.
Demonstrated experience working with peer‑reviewed research, clinical trials, registries, clinical guidelines, pharmaceuticals or other scientific content.
Experience supporting professional programs, platforms, products, or services in health care, research, or nonprofit settings.
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization; experience collaborating with external agencies, journals, professional societies, or vendors strongly preferred.
Title:
Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications - Research
Position Location:
Chicago (hybrid) or Remote
Full Time Exempt,
based on 37.5 hours per week
Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 512. The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $135,000 – $155,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.
Reports To:
Senior Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications - Research
WHO WE ARE The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research – our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life‑changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimer’s Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity – meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click for more information.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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