Executive Director-Internal Communications

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks an Executive Director of Internal Communications to shape enterprise-wide messaging, engage 40,000+ team members, and align communications with strategy, culture and priorities.

The role leads a high-performing team, partners with senior leaders, and drives change initiatives across a complex healthcare system, including Epic implementation, ensuring clear, consistent content and actionable communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of people leader experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex and confidential projects in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Internal Communications strategy across IU Health.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive engagement and align with priorities.
• Oversee a high-performing team of communications professionals.
• Support change initiatives and ensure clear, consistent messaging across regions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Executive Director-Internal Communications

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health's leadership team in the role of Executive Director-Internal Communications.

The Executive Director-Internal Communications serves as the enterprise leader for Internal Communications at IU Health, shaping how team members understand, experience and engage with the organization's mission, strategy, priorities and culture. As member of the Communications Executive Leadership Team, this leader guides the strategy for internal communications across the system, ensuring clear, consistent content that strengthens organizational connection, aligns with our values, drives engagement and supports business objectives.

Leading a high-performing team of communications professionals, the executive director serves as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization. The role leads integrated internal communications strategies that advance enterprise priorities, support change initiatives and drive alignment across a complex healthcare system. This leader supports a positive team member experience, which includes establishing communication standards and collaborating to create a consistent approach to messaging across regions, functions and audiences.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative and business-minded leader who understands the critical role communications plays in developing solutions that advance organizational performance and culture. They bring strong executive presence, exceptional judgment and a proven ability to translate complex business priorities into meaningful, action-oriented communications that inspire understanding and engagement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the experience of more than 40,000 team members at a pivotal moment in IU Health's evolution. As the organization advances significant strategic initiatives, including growth and expansion projects, the opening of new hospitals and the implementation of Epic, this leader will help ensure communications are delivered with clarity, consistency and purpose. Through close partnership with leaders across Communications and the broader enterprise, this individual will help team members navigate change, connect their work to the mission and contribute to the successful implementation of IU Health's priorities.

Key Relationships

Reports to : Vice President-Chief Communications Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 10 plus years of relevant experience.
• Requires 4 years of people leader experience.
• Requires experience managing multiple complex and often confidential projects involving multiple customers, interests and goals.
• Requires experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.