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Stanford Health Care · 4 months ago

Executive Director - Enterprise Communications

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$102.92/hr - $136.37/hr

15+ years exp

Stanford Health Care is seeking an Executive Director of Enterprise Communications to lead external communications strategies. This role involves navigating complex communication challenges, collaborating with senior leaders, and executing initiatives to enhance Stanford Medicine's thought leadership and reputation.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement external strategic communications plans to advance Stanford Medicine’s mission and brand, broadening awareness of its priorities and enhancing visibility among key stakeholders

Develop the vision for external communications and craft compelling narratives that effectively showcase our organization’s mission, values, and impact

Collaborate with the enterprise strategy and communications leadership teams to develop thorough plans needed to facilitate solutions

Assess and enhance communications effectiveness through data-driven insights, refining strategies for maximum impact

Align stakeholders to create clear and impactful external messaging and comprehensive communications programs that effectively advance institutional reputation

Working in collaboration and alignment with the communications leadership team, ensure consistency in messaging across all channels, reinforcing a unified enterprise narrative

Collaborate with academic chairs, faculty, clinical and operational leaders to develop effective communications approaches for addressing emergent opportunities and challenges

Optimize content amplification by identifying effective external channels to reach key audiences

Drive engagement through innovative content strategies that resonate with stakeholders

Identify new content platforms and implement emerging technologies to enhance reach and engagement

Identify and create opportunities to enhance and protect Stanford Medicine's reputation and enhance audience engagement

Help ensure rapid, transparent, and effective messaging to protect the organization's reputation

Establish proactive crisis protocols, conduct scenario planning, and collaborate with leadership to mitigate risks and maintain trust with key stakeholders

Convene groups around time-sensitive issues, producing clear communications on complex matters

Oversee the professional development of the communications team, creating learning opportunities for team members

Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering team members to excel

Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to Stanford Medicine’s mission and values while driving high-impact communications initiatives

Qualification

Strategic Communication ExpertiseContent DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCrisis CommunicationsComplex Problem-SolvingLeadershipIndustry KnowledgeCommunication ChannelsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Fifteen (15) years of progressive experience with developing and leading strategic communication initiatives; experience managing multiple teams

Demonstrated experience leading both proactive and reactive integrated communications campaigns

Proven ability to create compelling content and drive measurable increases in engagement across diverse external audiences

Proven diplomacy skills, with an ability to manage teams and lead cross-functional workstreams while effectively engaging with senior leaders, faculty, and stakeholders to align communications with organizational goals

Strong aptitude for navigating and managing complex situations with sound judgment, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset

Comprehensive understanding of academia, the healthcare industry, media relations, and stakeholder engagement

Preferred

Deep familiarity of science, medicine and health care sectors

Experience launching successful communications channels and campaigns

Experience managing integrated teams

Company

Stanford Health Care

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Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.

Founded in 1885

Palo Alto, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://stanfordhealthcare.org

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