Senior Director, Communications & Public Relations

Summary

Join Omada Health as the Sr. Director of Communications and PR to lead and build the company's communications and PR efforts across various programs. You will lead a team responsible for creating engaging internal and external communications to support the company's growth. This highly cross-functional role requires collaboration across multiple departments. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous markets, scales teams, and crafts strategies to deliver industry-leading results. Success in this role involves leading with a steady hand, aligning strategy with execution, and fostering a healthy team culture. Omada Health offers a competitive salary, equity grants, and a remote-first work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Prior healthcare experience required
• 18+ years of proven experience in leadership roles within communications and public relations, with a minimum of 8-10 years in healthcare or related industries
• Strong understanding of the virtual/digital healthcare landscape and emerging trends
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in crisis communication and issues management
• Proficiency in using digital marketing tools and social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and key industry influencers, including existing relationships with top-tier media and journalists
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into effective communication strategies
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete an essential, comprehensive communications roadmap that aligns with our business objectives, positioning us as a global leader in integrated virtual healthcare
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement, alignment, and understanding during times of transformation; collaborate with HR on internal communications and change management initiatives
• Create a strong executive/c-suite voice and compelling internal/external communications to optimally position Omada
• Build, lead, and implement strategies that promote and protect Omada Health's brand and reputation, including media relations; serve as the company spokesperson on a range of topics and issues
• Collaborate with and support investor relations to ensure consistent and impactful messaging to the investment community
• Lead, inspire, develop and manage a public relations team, including contractors, to deliver on goals and business results
• Oversee Omada Health’s social media channels using a data-centric approach; integrate emerging technologies and innovative communication approaches to enhance our communication effectiveness and engagement
• Develop crisis communication protocols and strategies to proactively address potential reputational risks and effectively manage crises if they arise
• Partner with HR to define and implement an enterprise-wide CR/ESG strategy aligned with Omada Health’s corporate priorities
• Leverage your knowledge of the life sciences industry to shape narratives that resonate with our partners and position us as an inspiring, leading organization
• Support communications strategy and tactics in a highly regulated industry with deep knowledge of the obligations of a publicly traded company
• Apply your experience in managing communications during M&A to guide the essential communication efforts associated with future growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus
• Equity grants
• Remote first work from home culture
• Flexible Time Off to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Generous parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions)
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Mental Health Support Solutions