Senior Communications Manager

Summary

Join Komodo Health as a Senior Communications Manager and contribute to our mission of reducing the global burden of disease. This highly collaborative role within the Marketing team involves executing impactful external communications programs, including campaigns, media relations, events, and thought leadership initiatives. You will lead media monitoring, develop compelling content, and build strategies for securing recognition and awards. Success in this role will involve managing communications plans, overseeing digital channels, and reporting on performance. Komodo Health offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• 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 sets, with the ability to deliver strong 'no fluff' content
• Outstanding business judgment and a deep love for data-based decision-making & experimentation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaborator with strong listening skills rooted in empathy to develop authentic relationships
• Proven track record of building and managing programs with sophisticated planning/road mapping skillset and passion for documentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

B2B marketing experience, preferably in the life sciences or healthcare industries

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Equity awards
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and company policy
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Prepaid legal assistance
• Paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Hybrid work model