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Director of Corporate Communications

Vantive · Deerfield, IL · 3 mo ago
Marketing$180k–$250k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Director of Corporate Communications is a newly created, high impact role that will help shape Vantive’s global communications strategy and team during a period of significant transformation. As a senior leader within the Communications function, this individual will serve as a strategic counselor and hands-on operator responsible for elevating the visibility, credibility, and consistency of Vantive’s messaging across business lines, geographies, and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

  • Global Business Line & Commercial Communications (Chronic, Acute & Digital)

  • Lead external and internal communications for Vantive’s core business lines, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and therapy-area priorities.

  • Partner closely with global commercial leaders to craft narratives that differentiate Vantive commercially and clinically across diverse markets.

  • Build integrated communications plans that support product launches, lifecycle milestones, digital initiatives, and partnerships.

  • Crisis & Issues Management

  • Lead global issues and crisis communications program.

  • Develop scenario plans, messaging frameworks, and response protocols; advise senior leadership during emerging issues.

  • Strengthen enterprise readiness in collaboration with Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs teams.

  • Corporate Financial Communications

  • Lead development of Vantive’s corporate financial and business strategy narrative as a newly independent company.

  • Support internal and external communication of corporate financial results, business performance updates, and enterprise milestones.

  • Partner with Finance, Legal and other executive team members to develop strategic messaging, Q&A, press statements, and financial disclosures as needed.

  • Treatment Awareness & Patient Storytelling

  • In partnership with Corporate Affairs and Global Strategic Marketing, build and scale an enterprise therapy awareness platform and media engagement strategy that increases understanding of vital organ therapies globally.

  • Collaborate with Global Strategic Marketing to develop and amplify ethical, human centered patient storytelling programs that reinforce Vantive’s purpose and impact.

  • Ensure alignment with legal, medical, regulatory, and privacy requirements.

  • Americas Communications

  • Lead the integrated communications strategy for the Americas region, working closely with regional commercial leaders and cross-functional partners.

  • Strengthen Vantive’s reputation with customers, health systems, policymakers, and media across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.

  • Serve as a spokesperson for media engagements when appropriate.

  • Cross Functional & Enterprise Leadership

  • Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on communications strategy, media positioning, and stakeholder implications.

  • Contribute to the development of a best-in-class global communications team and culture in partnership with the VP of Communications.

  • Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, and position Vantive as a thought leader.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, medical technology, or a related regulated environment.

  • Strong blend of agency and in-house experience is highly preferred.

  • Proven success in corporate financial communications, including public company norms, earnings cycles, and disclosure considerations.

  • Demonstrated excellence in media relations, crisis management, and issues communications.

  • Experience supporting commercial communications across multiple therapy areas or product lines, ideally global in scope.

Qualifications

  • Exceptional writer and storyteller with the ability to translate complex science, financial information, and strategy into clear, compelling narratives.

  • Strong counselor with the ability to influence senior leaders and advise during high-stakes situations.

  • Deep understanding of digital platforms, social media strategy, and emerging communication tools.

  • Strong financial acumen and ability to connect corporate performance with messaging and stakeholder expectations.

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, transformation-heavy environment.

  • Ability to collaborate across geographies, cultures, and highly matrixed teams.

  • Experience leveraging AI tools in content development, analytics, workflows, or audience engagement is a plus.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Benefits

US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 annually.

Schedule

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