Verily · 2 months ago
Head of Communications
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $375K/yr
15+ years expVerily is a subsidiary of Alphabet focused on transforming healthcare through a data-driven approach. The Head of Communications will oversee corporate, product, and internal communications, shaping strategies to enhance Verily's reputation in precision health and managing communications within the regulated healthcare environment.
AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evolve and champion a strategic corporate narrative that delivers on Verily’s capabilities and solutions in the market
Oversee thought leadership strategy for media, partner, customer and investor and other key stakeholder audiences, evolving approach to stay closely aligned to the long term business strategy
Working closely with the CEO (who is also based in Dallas), partnering closely with government and corporate affairs on both Washington, DC and Texas-based outreach, relationship-building, and executive speaking opportunities
Lead executive communications, including executive presence and events, to ensure we’re engaging in high-value, relevant forums to support visibility for our products and improve corporate reputation
Partner closely with the legal team (including government affairs) to lead narrative around public policy, as part of overall corporate communications thought leadership
Develop communication plans to support company and product milestones and launches, partnering closely with marketing leaders, lead product managers and scientists/engineers for integrated planning
Drive a framework to measure internal and external communications effectiveness and engage the leadership team in internal communications strategy
Partner closely with People & Culture leadership to ensure integrated content and communications for internal audiences
Develop measurable, proactive media strategy plans and written materials -- including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases/blogs, Q&As and presentations -- and maintain thoughtful relationships with journalists
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree
15+ years relevant experience in communications and PR
Experience in corporate, product and financial communications, issues management and crisis comms, within healthcare, biotech, life sciences, health tech, government relations or public affairs
Strong experience in strategic media relations creating and executing multi-tiered media campaigns
Proven team leader, motivating and mentoring teams to work collaboratively, grow their leadership, and innovate
Proven ability to counsel and coach executives, and influence and build relationships at all levels of the company as well as external partnerships
Excellent judgment, integrity, and transparency in leading a communications function for a company or for multiple clients
Preferred
Ability to act as an evangelist and storyteller for Verily's vision as a company and for each core line of business
Savvy in modern communications and digital media (i.e. role of social media, influencers, executive communications in social) to be a proactive storyteller for the Verily story
Solid understanding of scientific concepts and ability to translate technical language into layman's terms
Strong executive presence and comfort working with executive stakeholders to gather inputs, develop a point-of-view and action plan, secure cross-functional buy-in and drive execution
Experience delivering on both corporate and consumer PR strategies
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
Hands-on orientation: practical, pragmatic and collegial in a flat organization that requires strong peer relationships to deliver integrated solutions
Ability to assess and navigate FDA regulations, government organization guidelines, and proactive policy themes for communications
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
Verily
Verily is an Alphabet health tech company focused on research, care, and health financing to deliver on the promise of precision health. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox FoundationSwiss Re Corporate SolutionsSilver Lake
2025-04-30Grant· $14.7M
2022-09-29Secondary Market
2022-09-09Corporate Round· $1B
Leadership Team
Scott Burke
CTO at Verily
Cynthia M. Patton
General Counsel and Secretary
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