Strategic External Communications Director

Lyra Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (med

Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy

Equity through RSUs

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401K with matching

Monthly tech allowance

Well-being perks

Job summary

Lyra Health in the United States seeks a Senior Director, External Communications & Thought Leadership to lead external communications, media relations, and corporate messaging. You will partner with the executive team to shape strategy, craft clear, evidence-based narratives, and elevate Lyra’s voice across health-tech and healthcare sectors.

Reporting to the VP of Communications and Corporate Affairs, you will build and mentor teams, drive thought leadership with Lyra's clinical experts, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of communications experience including media relations and executive communications, preferably with a background in health care
• Network building: Track record of building and maintaining a network of external media relationships and internal trust among executives
• The ”Strategic Doer” Mindset: A proven ability to think critically about big-picture strategy while remaining highly hands-on with execution
• Executive Presence: Strong emotional intelligence and a rapid grasp of nuance, allowing you to earn trust with senior leaders
• Clear Communication: Exceptional writing skills and a talent for turning complex, technical, or sensitive topics into clear, compelling stories
• Industry Track Record: Experience building successful thought leadership programs, preferably within the technology or healthcare sectors
• Agility: The organizational skills to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Collaboration: A culturally responsive approach to communication and a history of working well across different internal departments

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Create and execute communication plans in close partnership with the executive team while guiding the broad strategic communication plan and narrative for the company.
• Executive Support: Act as a trusted partner to executives, preparing and coaching spokespeople for media interviews, speeches, and internal events.
• Storytelling: Build corporate messaging, themes, and storylines that increase brand awareness and protect our reputation.
• Thought Leadership: Drive thought leadership programs, particularly for our clinical team, that resonate deeply with our customers, members, and partners.
• Content Creation: Write and oversee original content, including press releases, bylined articles and presentations.
• Media & Analyst Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets and industry analysts.
• Operations & Metrics: Establish clear communication processes to help our teams work more effectively, and measure program impact to refine our ongoing strategy.
• Talent Development: Manage and develop the media relations and executive communications teams.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Corporate messaging

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lyra Health in the United States seeks a Senior Director, External Communications & Thought Leadership to lead external communications, media relations, and corporate messaging. You will partner with the executive team to shape strategy, craft clear, evidence-based narratives, and elevate Lyra’s voice across health-tech and healthcare sectors.

Reporting to the VP of Communications and Corporate Affairs, you will build and mentor teams, drive thought leadership with Lyra's clinical experts, and