Senior Marketing & Communications Business Partner

MultiCare Health System•Spokane, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Standard business hours, occasional evenings or weekends Position Summary The Senior Marketing & Communications Business Partner serves as the primary strategic advisor for a defined MultiCare region, translating regional priorities into integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with enterprise direction. Operating within a matrixed model, this role partners closely with regional executives, hospital leadership, and system marketing teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective execution across all marketing and communication efforts. This is a senior individual contributor role that requires strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead complex initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or strategy
Demonstrated experience leading integrated, multi-channel marketing strategies
Strong executive communication, relationship management, and influence skills in a matrixed environment
Healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted marketing and communications advisor to regional and hospital leadership, supporting growth, access, and reputation priorities
Translate regional business needs into clear, actionable marketing and communications strategies in partnership with system marketing and corporate communications teams
Act as the primary connector between regional leadership and enterprise marketing functions, ensuring alignment with system priorities, campaigns, and governance
Partner with service line and enterprise marketing leaders to align regional initiatives with broader strategic goals
Apply market insight, competitive intelligence, and local context to inform recommendations and decision-making
Guide planning, sequencing, and execution of marketing initiatives in collaboration with shared services teams
Support key regional initiatives (e.g., service expansions, facility changes, community engagement) while ensuring brand consistency and adherence to enterprise standards
Define and monitor success metrics tied to business outcomes, providing actionable insights to leadership