Director, GMO Communications Business Partnerl (m/w/d)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As a communications leader for the Global Medical Office, the Director, GMO Communications Business Partner will lead internal and external strategies that elevate awareness of the Global Medical Office, thought leaders, and scientific research, helping cement Fresenius Medical Care as the world leader in kidney disease research and innovation. This leader will oversee GMO communications, medical communications, and act as public spokesperson for the Global Medical Office, working with trade and scientific media, and leading owned thought leadership channels including the Field Notes podcast. The role will additionally manage a team of regional managers across all continents to help better communicate to physicians and medical directors around the world. This person will lead a broad range of initiatives, including editorial content, conference planning and events, and other projects as assigned. The Director collaborates with stakeholders across the Office to manage projects from planning to concept to completion. This person provides leadership, management, expertise and direction on projects of all sizes and complexities, facilitating activities of subject matter experts, content contributors, consultants, and interdepartmental relationships to ensure that needs and timelines are met. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Global External Communications for Fresenius Medical Care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads external thought leadership strategic communications for the Global Medical Office
• Manages a wide-ranging portfolio of Global Medical Office events, projects and initiatives
• Acts as spokesperson for the Global Medical Office, interfacing with external scientific and trade media
• Serves as host of the Field Notes podcast to elevate thought leaders across the medical office and its partners, and hosts additional forums, panel discussions, and events to expand reach of Global Medical Office.
• Manages team of three regional Directors overseeing communication initiatives in their respective geographies.
• Establishes best practices for communications and channels, helping standardize systems globally
• Supports external event preparation for appearances at scientific conferences and elevating awareness of those appearances more broadly through external channels.
• Manages execution of a wide range of physician-facing events including webinars, case-based learnings, and Medical Office Live presentations
• Writes and manages content for various Global Medical Office internal and external channels, including email, newsletters, intranets, websites, reports, and memos.
• Establishes, writes, and produces new videos communication channels that help better reach internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Works with Government Affairs on various projects where elevation of medical office leadership, including the Global Chief Medical Office, is essential to help influence policy matters in the U.S. and globally.
• Prepares Global Medical Office leadership for any news media discussions and external presentations.
• Oversees content from creation to publishing across channels, including web, intranet, and social media
• Establishes communication plans and content calendars to implement projects on schedule.
• Works collaboratively across medical office leadership to ensure project goals are delivered.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires some travel.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 10-15 years’ related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills are required
• Experience in Public Affairs/Government Affairs desirable
• Experience in Media/News/Journalism is desirable
• Strong organizational, project management and process analysis skills are essential
• Experience and knowledge of healthcare delivery and dialysis clinic operations are a plus
• Must be able to lead virtual project teams across broad-based projects
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires some travel.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 10-15 years’ related experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills are required

• Experience in Public Affairs/Government Affairs desirable

• Experience in Media/News/Journalism is desirable

• Strong organizational, project management and process analysis skills are essential

• Experience and knowledge of healthcare delivery and dialysis clinic operations are a plus

• Must be able to lead virtual project teams across broad-based projects

Fresenius Medical Care