Mayo Clinic · 9 hours ago
Manager, Communications - Cancer Center
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expMayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. The Communications Manager will support the Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center by developing and executing strategic communication plans that align with the Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. strategy, focusing on promoting cancer research initiatives and enhancing communication among stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
The Communications Manager will support the Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center by developing and executing strategic communication plans that align with the Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. strategy
This role will focus on promoting the department's transformative cancer research initiatives, enhancing internal and external communication, and fostering collaboration among clinicians, scientists, and external partners
The successful candidate should bring innovative thinking to how we achieve ambitious goals, regularly look around the corner for what is new and novel in cancer care and understands the complexities of both cancer research and cancer treatment
Understanding of cancer care landscape, research, studies, policies and competitive marketplace
Experience with Care Pathway Communication in cancer, or other serious or complex disease area: Proven track record of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, patients, referral networks and the general public
Experience in creating and managing content related to scientific discoveries, clinical trials, and research initiatives
Collaboration with Practice and Research Teams: Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, including scientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals
Ability to understand and translate the needs and goals of the practice and research teams into effective, integrated communication strategies
Proven Digital and Social Media Experience and Data-Driven Communication: Developed and executed digital communication strategies to enhance online presence
Source and leverage engaging content, and partner with content delivery to achieve maximum visibility in the scientific and academic medical communities
Experience leveraging data and analytics to measure the impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns with organizational strategy
Knowledge of channels for communication and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies
Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges
Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results
Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement
Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture
Adaptable or flexible
Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, with ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency
Role models service excellence
Motivates others by being present, engaged, attentive, invites diverse perspectives, demonstrates and inspires a collaborative spirit
Demonstration of strong management skills including strategy and visioning, change management, resource management, and sound judgment are required
Demonstrated use of management principles of delegation, organization and execution to maximize the value of projects and initiatives is also essential
Excellent interpersonal skills to include presentation, negotiation, persuasion, team facilitation, constructive feedback and written communications skills are required
Superior project management experience, knowledge and skills must be demonstrated
Incumbent must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities
Demonstrates interest in continuous learning and professional development, in addition to functional area expertise
Preferred
Previous work within an NCI-Designated Cancer Center a plus
Experience with Care Pathway Communication in cancer, or other serious or complex disease area
Proven track record of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, patients, referral networks and the general public
Experience in creating and managing content related to scientific discoveries, clinical trials, and research initiatives
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams, including scientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals
Ability to understand and translate the needs and goals of the practice and research teams into effective, integrated communication strategies
Developed and executed digital communication strategies to enhance online presence
Source and leverage engaging content, and partner with content delivery to achieve maximum visibility in the scientific and academic medical communities
Experience leveraging data and analytics to measure the impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.05MKey Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
2024-09-24Grant· $12M
2023-07-26Grant
Leadership Team
Gianrico Farrugia
President and CEO
Richard Gray
Chief Executive Officer
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