Creates and directs implementation of communications initiatives that successfully define and promote the foundation and its mission.
Leads and coordinates internal and external resources to implement communications initiatives.
Manages freelance/agency resources and/or writes newsletters, brochures, press releases, and other communications and media materials items.
Oversees the foundation website and social media strategy including audience targeting, content strategy, and search engine optimization.
Engages with media, external partners, physician experts and other important stakeholders to educate, influence and drive interest in the organization’s mission.
Performs complex and strategically critical assignments in their functional area such as issue management guidance and communications counsel for leadership.
Makes decisions that impact the organization at large, consults with executives on all high risk/ high impact decisions.
Works with key decision makers on issues that shape broad design matter and future process improvements.
Collaborates with team-members across the organization to deeply understand organizational operations and shares expertise to shape broad design matters and future process improvements.
Contributes to strategic changes with organization-wide impact, recognized internally as a leading expert in their field.
Owns the budget planning process for the Communications functional area.
Manages entry and mid-level team members, and oversees the work of consultants.
Builds influential relationships with The Max Foundation partners and has built a network of people in peer organizations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s or relevant certification preferred
10+ years of professional experience in global health communications required; non-profit and/or experience across multiple healthcare sectors including pharmaceuticals and diagnostics a plus
Experience in managing campaigns and initiatives with earned media, social media, and collateral elements
Quick learner with a proven ability to adapt in all environments
Advanced project management skills and ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with a solid track-record of following through on commitments
Agile thinker with excellent analytical skills and proven ability to make thoughtful decisions & critical decisions
Experience working in a global and multicultural capacity across time zones and among diverse teams
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; written and verbal fluency in French, Spanish, or another language, a plus
Willing and able to travel domestically or internationally, on occasion
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for employees; 50% premium coverage for spouse and/or dependents
Annual vacation accrual 80 hours (increases over time)
Personal time accrual of 104 hours
12 paid company holidays
2 floating holidays per year
$10,000 Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Short-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional employee covered Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Eligibility for our Safe Harbor 401k plan participation after 3 months of employment, including Max-paid 3% non-elective contribution regardless of participation