Title
Senior Integrated Communications Lead (Executive Comms, HealthTech, Remote)
Job Overview
athenahealth, a company dedicated to creating accessible and high-quality healthcare, is seeking a Senior Integrated Communications Business Partner. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for the Chief Product & Operations Officer, translating complex product and operational topics into compelling narratives for internal and external audiences, and enhancing the company's market reputation.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Directly partner with the Chief Product & Operations Officer, influencing C-suite communication strategy.
- Drive integrated communication plans across external, executive, and internal audiences with high autonomy.
- Shape athenahealth's market reputation and support business goals through compelling storytelling.
- Lead proactive PR, executive thought leadership, and leverage AI to maximize communication efficiency.
Who This Role Is For
- A seasoned communications professional with 10+ years of experience in integrated or executive communications.
- Someone with a deep understanding of healthcare technology or regulated industries, capable of translating complex topics.
- An independent operator with high ownership, strong prioritization skills, and excellent editorial judgment.
- A strategic thinker adept at developing executive thought leadership and managing comprehensive communication plans.
- A proactive individual eager to leverage AI tools to enhance communication efficiency and accuracy.
What You'll Do
- Partner directly with the Chief Product & Operations Officer on high-quality communications.
- Develop and execute integrated annual communication plans for the Product & Operations organization.
- Identify and create media-ready story angles for product innovation and operational excellence.
- Drive the Chief Product & Operations Officer's external visibility through thought leadership and speaker programming.
- Ensure message accuracy and compliance across all communications, coordinating with Legal and other partners.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Integrated Communications and Marketing teams for alignment.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership as needed.
- Track and analyze communication performance to continuously refine strategies.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years in integrated, executive, corporate communications, or public relations.
- Proven experience in healthcare technology, health IT, or other regulated industries.
- Exceptional executive writing and editorial judgment for senior leadership communications.
- Demonstrated PR experience, including story development and media relations partnership.
- Expertise in developing executive thought leadership and managing social media presence.
- Familiarity with regulated communications and cross-functional review processes (Legal, Compliance).
- Ability to build comprehensive communication plans and run programs in a matrixed environment.
- High ownership, strong prioritization, and capability to operate independently.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance communication efficiency and accuracy.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% annually.