Head of Corporate Communications

Datavant is a data logistics company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. We protect, connect, and deliver the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We hire for three traits: we want people who are smart, nice, and get things done. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs. 

This position is responsible for the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies to support the company’s business, financial, and reputational objectives. This executive will work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure Datavant’s communications and thought leadership programs align tightly with the business priorities. 

With a proven track record in developing and managing communications strategies for high-growth organizations, this leader will elevate Datavant’s messaging and ensure a steady drumbeat of coverage to support the company’s growth and build our corporate brand. This role requires extensive experience and expertise in all facets of corporate communications and organizational abilities in budgeting, programming, and measurement. Additionally, this role requires strong business acumen and experience in the healthcare industry. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the corporate communications team, including internal communications, media/social media, executive communications and thought leadership 
• Advance and protect the company’s reputation through issues management activities and ensuring response readiness on high-risk issues 
• Serve as trusted, strategic communications partner, providing counsel, content and tools to the Leadership Team to support them in communicating programs and initiatives effectively. 
• Partner with the Office of the CEO, Finance/IR and Legal on messaging and communications for key corporate/financial milestones 
• Partner with HR to develop and execute communications strategies and messaging to drive colleague awareness, understanding and engagement around key business priorities and milestones; support efforts to nurture a positive, high-performing culture 
• Work closely with the government affairs/policy team to develop and drive communications programs that advance advocacy initiatives 
• Leverage both earned and owned channels to build and execute communications strategies around the company’s top priorities to drive positive coverage and stories that advance Datavant’s narrative and influence with key audiences 
• Build and implement executive communications and thought leadership programs to build awareness, influence and affinity for Datavant 
• Guide Datavant’s corporate events strategy and speaker & awards programs 
• Lead development of all communications materials across pitches, news releases, bylines and contributed articles, talking points, and executive briefing documents 
• Proactively identify and collaborate with third party influencers and organizations to amplify our messages 
• Manage the relationship with our external PR agency - ensure they meet key deliverables and goals 
• Measure the success of communications plans and initiatives; analyze feedback and provide recommendations to improve communications effectiveness. 
• Develop organizational structure, policies and processes to support the daily operations for internal and external communications 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills 
• Exceptional planning, organization, and communication skills 
• Superior written and verbal communications skills