Director of Strategic Communications – Healthcare Tech

Ascendum System Private Limited

Cincinnati (OH)

Hybrid

USD 206,000 - 284,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to lead Varian's cancer-care narratives, aligning executive messaging with business priorities and stakeholder needs. The role requires shaping communications across internal, external, and social channels while partnering with senior leaders to drive engagement and transformation.

The candidate will guide a high-performing team, manage change communications, and coordinate with Corporate Media Relations to elevate thought

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
10+ years of experience in communications, including PR, media relations, and executive communications in corporate or agency setting.
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing communications teams.
Experience in MedTech, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry with strong compliance understanding.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to adapt voice across executives and audiences.
Ability to develop executive-ready materials, including presentations that simplify complex topics and drive clarity.
Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior stakeholders.
Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
Proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence without authority.
Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance communications, insights, and content development.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing communications team responsible for executive, internal, change, PR, and social media communications.
Translate business priorities into compelling executive narratives, thought leadership, presentations, and strategic communications.
Lead external communications and reputation strategy with Corporate Media Relations to amplify cancer-care narrative and executive visibility.
Direct communications for key initiatives and organizational transformations, helping employees understand strategy and connect work to priorities.
Oversee Varian's social media strategy to reflect business priorities and cancer-care narrative while boosting executive visibility.
Develop and coach a high-performing team, measure communications effectiveness, and demonstrate business impact.