VP Corporate Communications

Cotiviti•Remote,

1d•$185,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

Cotiviti is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Communications to lead and modernize the company’s global communications function at a transformational moment in its evolution. This executive will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications strategy spanning external communications, media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, social media, internal communications, employee engagement, issues management, and corporate reputation. Working closely with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, CEO, executive leadership team, and business leaders across the organization, this individual will help define, amplify, and protect the company’s reputation while building a modern communications function capable of supporting a high-growth enterprise and future public company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field
15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience
Experience leading corporate communications for a large healthcare, technology, software, data, or highly regulated organization
Demonstrated success advising CEOs and senior executive teams
Significant experience across media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, social media, and internal communications
Proven ability to lead communications through periods of transformation, growth, acquisitions, organizational change, or public company readiness
Strong understanding of healthcare, technology, data, artificial intelligence, or enterprise software markets
Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and strategic communications skills
Experience managing crises, complex stakeholder environments, and high visibility corporate issues
Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high performing teams
Outstanding executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong business judgment and political acumen
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Problem-solving and thinking critically.
Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
Must be able to provide high-speed internet access / connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned to company growth objectives, market positioning, customer engagement, and enterprise priorities
Partner with the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and executive leadership team to shape and advance the company's corporate narrative
Ensure consistent messaging across all internal and external stakeholder groups
Establish communications as a strategic business function that drives enterprise value, market differentiation, and organizational alignment
Build communications programs that support long term corporate objectives, including capital markets readiness, category leadership, and corporate reputation
Lead all proactive and reactive media engagement strategies
Build and strengthen relationships with national business media, healthcare trade media, technology media, industry influencers, analysts, and content creators
Develop integrated earned media programs that elevate Cotiviti's visibility and thought leadership position
Oversee issues management, crisis communications, reputation management, and executive communications support
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership during high profile corporate events, announcements, acquisitions, and business transformations
Develop and execute executive communications strategies for the CEO and senior leadership team
Drive speaking opportunities, media interviews, podcasts, conference participation, and thought leadership programs
Build executive platforms that strengthen the company's visibility among customers, investors, policymakers, analysts, and industry stakeholders
Create compelling content and narratives that position Cotiviti leaders as trusted voices on healthcare, artificial intelligence, interoperability, payment accuracy, quality, and healthcare infrastructure
Own the enterprise social media strategy across all corporate and executive channels
Build a modern content engine that leverages video, multimedia, executive content, customer stories, industry commentary, and real time market engagement
Partner with Brand, Creative, and Digital teams to ensure social channels function as strategic business assets
Establish measurement frameworks tied to engagement, audience growth, share of voice, and business impact
Expand executive visibility and influence through coordinated social activation programs
Lead enterprise internal communications strategy supporting organizational alignment, employee engagement, cultural transformation, and business performance
Develop executive communication programs that connect employees to company strategy, priorities, and performance
Oversee leadership communications, employee campaigns, town halls, culture initiatives, and change management programs
Build communication frameworks that support a highly connected, informed, and engaged workforce
Partner closely with Human Resources and executive leadership on employee experience initiatives
Build and manage the company's formal spokesperson program
Identify, train, and support executive and subject matter expert spokespeople across the enterprise
Establish governance processes for media engagement, speaking opportunities, analyst interactions, and external communications activities
Ensure message consistency and strategic alignment across all external representation of the company
Lead and develop a high performing communications organization spanning external communications, social media, internal communications, content, and executive communications
Establish operational rigor, planning processes, measurement frameworks, and communications best practices
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Manage agency relationships, external partners, budgets, and communications investments
Hire, develop, coach, lead and retain top-tier talent, with a focus on building and improving a team and culture that is able to assist in employing best in class practices to support and drive high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction.
Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.