Senior Communications Manager

We Breathe Life Into Data

At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease. 

As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.

The Opportunity at Komodo Health:

Komodo Health is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join our growing team, reporting to the Sr. Director of Communications & Public Relations. 

This is a highly collaborative role that is part of our wider  Marketing team. This person would be responsible for mission-critical external communications programs ranging from campaigns and media relations, events, speaking opportunities, awards, and thought leadership initiatives.

Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have accomplished…

• Executed high-impact campaigns in support of product launches and lifecycle, partnerships, events, key research, and moments that matter to Komodo and our target audiences
• Led media monitoring efforts, identifying timely media opportunities and ensuring news updates were shared with internal stakeholders
• Partnered with product, medical affairs, research, and revenue teams to identify customer stories and external spokespersons to enhance our storytelling
• Developed content for both proactive and reactive communications, including news releases, messaging, and thought leadership  
• Established a targeted strategy for securing more recognition including awards and  earned speaking opportunities
• Supported the development and execution of Komodo proprietary events, including content, speakers, and promotion through communications channels
• Developed and executed an annual patient advocacy communications plan designed to both strengthen and amplify these partnerships while showcasing the power of our data-driven insights
• Amplified Komodo news through our owned digital channels, including updates to our newsroom and social media accounts
• Measured and reported on the performance of communications activities, delivering insights to inform current initiatives and future strategies
• Developed and distributed a communications playbook, ensuring engagement across teams and managing updates

These are the essential job duties you will be responsible for …

• Implements media campaigns and collaborates with agency partners to drive storytelling opportunities across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels
• Drives earned speaking opportunities, from submission to content development and execution
• Oversees awards bureau with regular tracking, submissions, and publicizing of award opportunities tied to OKRs
• Manages speakers bureau and media training
• Oversees media engagements, including narrative development/approval, interview prep, and staffing
• Develops news releases, press kit contents, messaging, and communications materials as needed
• Oversees our digital newsroom and amplification of company news through our social channels
• Manages the communications plan for our patient advocacy partnerships and initiatives, ensuring collaboration across internal teams and delivery of our “better together” storytelling through media, sales, and digital channels

What you bring to Komodo Health (required):

• 5+ years of experience in PR, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or Public Affairs.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills with an ability to prioritize effectively amidst many moving pieces and complete tasks with high quality and on deadline; often viewed as a strategic "operator" by peers and management.
• Excellent copywriting and creative skill set