Communications Manager Research Oakland, CA
Research Communication Mgr
Oakland, CA
The research communications manager is the lead communicator in Brand Strategy, Communications, and Public Relations supporting Kaiser Permanente's research strategy. Reporting to the communications director for Community Benefit, Research and Health Policy, the research communications manager will be accountable to understand and articulate how the research functions and organizations within Kaiser Permanente operate, how they interface with related regional / service area functions.
He/she will lead national communications and public relations efforts related to Kaiser Permanente's research; and will work with national and regional communications and marketing teams to develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies that differentiate Kaiser Permanente research as 'transforming the future of health.'
In collaboration with other communications and public relations staff in the organization, develop and implement communications plans and tactics to fulfill the strategic and operational goals and objectives of the National Research Council's Strategic Plan for KP Research and, specifically, ensure content is consistent with the organization's commitment to protect and promote the organization's brand and reputation.
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities for this position include leading, planning, managing and executing communications strategies that engage researchers, employees and physicians and that build external recognition of Kaiser Permanente's research capabilities. The manager will serve as a communications adviser and strategist to the National Research Council, and its member organizations.
- Works closely with brand marketing, marketing communications, advertising, BSCPR, The Permanente Federation communications, PMG communications and regional communications teams to design and execute integrated marketing and communications plans.
- Develops plans and processes to support the adoption and spread of the Kaiser Permanente Research Positioning platform across all communications and marketing functions.
- Provide communications consulting to internal clients, including the CESR Director, on internal and external communications programs, projects and tactics. Consulting activity will vary from verbal communications or advice on communications issues to providing written customized communications plans and the communications tools necessary to achieve the plan
- Manage and complete multiple assignments in short time frames and coordinate diverse projects and activities into a cohesive and strategic program for a single client or for a program.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in corporate communications environment, including two (2) years of supervisory &/or major project leadership experience.
- Recent experience in planning & implementing complex internal communications plans & projects for a large, complex organization, w/ track record of increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience on cross-functional, integrated (internal/external) efforts.
- Proven experience w/ organizational change, corporate reputation management, internal brand reinforcement, & stakeholder engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, public relations, business administration or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Professional-level writing & editing skills for Web & traditional media.
- Demonstrated excellence in directly supporting senior executives in large organizations & influencing their approach to communications while nurturing the relationship.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Able to respond to emerging issues & crises.
- Excellent writing & editing skills.
- Project management.
- Consulting skills, customer focus.
- Must be familiar w/ Microsoft suite of applications, especially Power Point.
- Must be proficient in using electronic mail systems & familiar w/ researching & accessing information from the Internet.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with health care, research, organizational communications, news media, marketing and business management, public affairs, publishing, and crisis and issues management.
- Extensive experience in planning and implementing internal communications plans and programs in a large complex organization.
- Significant experience in communications in the health care, public health, research or innovation fields at a national level in upper management. Experience in developing, directing and implementing public / media relations programs.
- Strong partnership and collaboration skills. Manager is responsible for collaborating with and integrating diverse communications efforts with other communicators and stakeholders.
- Excellent writing skills along with public speaking and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex projects, ability to work effectively with team members and senior executives under tight deadlines. Must possess professional writing and editing skills.
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