Head of Communications

Verily • Dallas, TX

12d • $275,000 - $375,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, Verily’s Head of Communications will be responsible for overseeing corporate, product, and internal communications. This individual will shape the strategy to grow Verily’s reputation and build positive perception of Verily as a precision health company and its suite of solutions. This is an integrated communications role that requires expertise and thought leadership in executive and partner communications, media relations, product communications, and corporate reputation. We're looking for a great communicator with broad expertise in healthcare and/or technology, who knows how to communicate within the regulated healthcare environment. This individual will collaborate closely with the Verily leadership team and oversee a small internal comms team and agency relationship. This role is based in Verily headquarters, located in Dallas, TX (near Coppell in Cypress Waters).

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• 15+ years relevant experience in communications and PR.
• Experience in corporate, product and financial communications, issues management and crisis comms, within healthcare, biotech, life sciences, health tech, government relations or public affairs.
• Strong experience in strategic media relations creating and executing multi-tiered media campaigns.
• Proven team leader, motivating and mentoring teams to work collaboratively, grow their leadership, and innovate.
• Proven ability to counsel and coach executives, and influence and build relationships at all levels of the company as well as external partnerships.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and transparency in leading a communications function for a company or for multiple clients.
• Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to act as an evangelist and storyteller for Verily’s vision as a company and for each core line of business.
• Savvy in modern communications and digital media (i.e. role of social media, influencers, executive communications in social) to be a proactive storyteller for the Verily story.
• Solid understanding of scientific concepts and ability to translate technical language into layman's terms.
• Strong executive presence and comfort working with executive stakeholders to gather inputs, develop a point-of-view and action plan, secure cross-functional buy-in and drive execution.
• Experience delivering on both corporate and consumer PR strategies.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on orientation: practical, pragmatic and collegial in a flat organization that requires strong peer relationships to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ability to assess and navigate FDA regulations, government organization guidelines, and proactive policy themes for communications.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and champion a strategic corporate narrative that delivers on Verily’s capabilities and solutions in the market.
• Oversee thought leadership strategy for media, partner, customer and investor and other key stakeholder audiences, evolving approach to stay closely aligned to the long term business strategy.
• Working closely with the CEO (who is also based in Dallas), partnering closely with government and corporate affairs on both Washington, DC and Texas-based outreach, relationship-building, and executive speaking opportunities.
• Lead executive communications, including executive presence and events, to ensure we’re engaging in high-value, relevant forums to support visibility for our products and improve corporate reputation.
• Partner closely with the legal team (including government affairs) to lead narrative around public policy, as part of overall corporate communications thought leadership.
• Develop communication plans to support company and product milestones and launches, partnering closely with marketing leaders, lead product managers and scientists/engineers for integrated planning.
• Drive a framework to measure internal and external communications effectiveness and engage the leadership team in internal communications strategy.
• Partner closely with People & Culture leadership to ensure integrated content and communications for internal audiences.
• Develop measurable, proactive media strategy plans and written materials -- including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases/blogs, Q&As and presentations -- and maintain thoughtful relationships with journalists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees