Vice President Communications

Scion Executive Search has been engaged to lead the search for a new Vice President of Communications & Public Relations on behalf of our client, an award-winning healthcare organization renowned for excellence in patient care at nationwide hospitals. This exceptional company provides abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and quality, it stands out as an ideal employer for professionals seeking a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry! This full-time, on-site opportunity is immediately available and based in San Bernardino County, California.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the national executive leader responsible for planning, developing, and executing the organization's strategic communications and public relations.
• Act as a primary leadership representative, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal Government Affairs and oversee the strategic development and execution of all corporate communications, encompassing investor-related communications and presentations, media relations, and public relations/community engagement initiatives.
• Manage the corporate team responsible for a wide range of functions including internal and executive communications, cultivating strategic partnerships, driving marketing and business development initiatives, managing public relations and media relations efforts, handling crisis communications, overseeing digital marketing strategies, managing corporate sponsorships, coordinating Foundation activities, directing website development, and shaping social media strategies.
• Partner closely with hospital leadership throughout the system to propel the organization toward its strategic objectives.
• Function as the organization's primary spokesperson in direct collaboration with executive leadership.
• Indirectly oversee the hospitals’ communications, marketing, and business development teams through a dotted line to this leadership role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of demonstrated success in communications executive leadership roles within a multisite, multistate hospital setting.
• Proven experience in navigating large, complex (matrixed) national health systems.
• Must be knowledgeable in acute care and healthcare facilities.
• Demonstrated success in effectively communicating with senior-level executives, board members, physician leaders, elected officials, and key community stakeholders.
• Possess advanced organizational, communication, planning, and leadership abilities, coupled with a diplomatic approach to fostering positive relationships across the entire health system.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in government relations, including a track record of collaborating with elected officials and invested parties are essential.
• Exceptional coaching and mentoring abilities to guarantee the effectiveness of both the corporate and hospital marketing communications teams.
• Established track record in managing investor relations.
• Network or prior engagement with national news media in major markets is highly beneficial.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field is required; Masters in a related discipline is preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact leading a vast and award-winning healthcare organization committed to excellent patient care. This career opportunity offers a strong salary of $200,000 to $250,000+ per year plus discretionary bonuses. An exceptional benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. This role will benefit from professional development opportunities, significant leadership responsibilities, and meaningful collaborations with hospital leadership and executive teams.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration please apply with your resume formatted in Microsoft Word via: https://scionstaffing.com/job/11672

Please address applications to:

Elizabeth Crimmins, Executive Search Principal

Scion Executive Search

(888) 487-8850 x113

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

ABOUT OUR FIRM:

Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.

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