Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Communications Lead based in the Washington DC metro area to oversee direct engagement with stakeholders across healthcare provider organizations, health plans, and the professional associations that represent them. This role will serve as a key external-facing representative of a major business line, responsible for advancing communications strategy, building trusted relationships, and facilitating meaningful connections between stakeholders and internal subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy tailored to healthcare and health plan stakeholders.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with individuals across provider organizations, payer organizations, and adjacent professional associations.
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Serve as a connector between external stakeholders and internal teams, ensuring timely access to expertise and resources.
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Represent the company at industry conferences, events, and forums with a proactive approach to engagement and scheduling.
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Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic relationship development across both formal and informal settings.
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Monitor industry trends and stakeholder priorities to inform messaging and outreach efforts.
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Apply creative thinking and a willingness to explore untested approaches where appropriate, with an emphasis on high-impact engagement.
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Maintain a high level of professionalism and adaptability across a wide range of environments and audiences.
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Demonstrate sound judgment in balancing time between in-office collaboration and external engagement.
Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in healthcare communications, stakeholder engagement, or business development, ideally within provider or health plan organizations.
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Demonstrated success in building and managing professional relationships across complex stakeholder landscapes.
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Existing network within the healthcare and health insurance sectors strongly preferred.
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
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Comfortable representing the organization in varied settings, from formal engagements to informal networking opportunities.
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Strategic, personable, and highly organized.
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Understands the nuances of stakeholder dynamics and how to create meaningful engagement.
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Proactive in identifying opportunities and following through with precision.
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Able to recognize when a situation calls for a creative or unconventional approach.
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Recognized for their ability to make lasting impressions and maintain long-term connections.
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Intuitively understands where they need to be, whether that is in the office, on the road, or at the table.