Senior Director of Communications #2023

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.
The Senior Director, Communications is an experienced communications professional who will be responsible for leading development and implementation of external communications strategies supporting GRAIL’s strategy and product portfolio. Reporting to the VP, Head of Corporate Communications, the Senior Director, Communications will have the opportunity to help shape the communications strategy designed to define the multi-cancer early detection space, raise awareness of GRAIL among external audiences, and position GRAIL as the leader in early cancer detection.
You are a storyteller who is creative, able to take smart risks, questions the status quo, and bright and hardworking. 

You will:

• Identify, create and support editorial content to communicate the story of GRAIL, the Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test and GRAIL’s developing product portfolio, and build positive brand reputation with key external stakeholders
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to support the broader Galleri product brand strategy, including multi-cancer early detection awareness initiatives and data announcements
• Coordinate closely with health systems, employers and insurers to execute communications strategies around new and existing partnerships
• Serve as a media spokesperson; build and maintain relationships with reporters
• Collaborate with and advise senior leaders on thought leadership opportunities
• Oversee GRAIL’s corporate brand strategy and narrative
• Partner with Investor Relations on key business updates and developments
• Maintain expert knowledge of the competitive, scientific, technical, regulatory, and reimbursement landscape
• Lead high-profile issues and crises
• Stay updated on the latest social media strategies and technologies 

Your background should include:

• At least 15 years of related experience; Bachelor’s Degree required
• Relevant experience at a PR agency or in-house at a healthcare or biotechnology company preferred
• Consistent track record to develop and implement creative communications strategies and programs
• Expertise in healthcare and biotechnology, with an understanding of the evolving landscape of data science and machine learning
• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills
• Shown experience utilizing digital and social media platforms to promote company story
• Results-oriented with consistent record for meeting or exceeding goals
• Ability to lead and advise cross-functionally on complex and challenging issues

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $188K-$269K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.
In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Following extensive monitoring, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL US has made the decision to require that all U.S. employees be “Fully Vaccinated” with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Fully Vaccinated” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine (e.g. Pfizer or