Senior Communications Manager

About the role

The Senior Manager, Communications | Media Relations plays a key role in shaping and executing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide communications strategy that strengthens brand reputation, elevates thought leadership, and supports organizational priorities. This role partners closely with physician leaders, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, high-impact communications across earned, owned, and shared channels.

Responsibilities

• Public Relations & Media Strategy
  • Execute proactive media relations strategies to elevate organizational visibility and credibility.
  • Identify and secure media opportunities through strategic pitching, relationship-building, and storytelling.
  • Manage inbound media inquiries and coordinate interviews with physicians, executives, and subject matter experts.
  • Develop and place thought leadership content, including bylines, interviews, and expert commentary.
• Press & External Communications
  • Draft and manage all organizational press releases, ensuring alignment with brand voice and strategic priorities.
  • Review and approve external press materials where the organization is referenced or quoted to ensure accuracy and positioning.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on announcements, messaging, and media strategy.
• Physician & Leadership Engagement
  • Partner closely with physicians to identify and elevate research, clinical expertise, and patient impact stories.
  • Advise executive leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and visibility opportunities.
  • Prepare spokespeople for media engagement, including talking points and briefing materials.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Insights
  • Oversee media monitoring and reporting, including tracking coverage, sentiment, and share of voice.
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations to refine PR strategy and improve impact.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, media landscape shifts, and competitive positioning.
• Internal & Cross-Functional Communications
  • Oversee key communications deliverables such as business development newsletters and targeted stakeholder updates.
  • Partner with digital, marketing, and communications teams to ensure alignment across campaigns and channels.
  • Support integrated communications planning across owned, earned, and paid efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or media relations (healthcare or life sciences preferred).
• Proven experience developing and executing successful media strategies and securing coverage.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience drafting press releases and executive-level content.
• Experience working with senior leadership and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of healthcare, clinical research, or oncology communications strongly preferred.
• Highly collaborative with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with organizational priorities and elevate brand reputation.
• Proven ability to identify compelling narratives, pitch media effectively, and secure impactful earned coverage across national and trade outlets.
• Advanced writing and editing skills, with experience crafting press releases, executive messaging, thought leadership, and media materials with precision and clarity.
• Confidence and credibility to advise and partner with senior leaders and physicians on communications strategy, messaging, and media engagement.
• Ability to translate complex clinical and research concepts into clear, compelling, and patient-centered communications (strongly preferred in oncology or clinical research environments).
• Strong ability to work across marketing, digital, operations, and business development teams to deliver cohesive, integrated communications.
• Experience evaluating media coverage, sentiment, and performance metrics to inform strategy, optimize messaging, and demonstrate impact.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trust with journalists, internal stakeholders, and external partners to drive successful communications outcomes.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage sensitive issues, and respond quickly to evolving circumstances.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or media relations (healthcare or life sciences preferred).
• Proven experience developing and executing successful media strategies and securing coverage.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience drafting press releases and executive-level content.
• Experience working with senior leadership and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of healthcare, clinical research, or oncology communications strongly preferred.
• Highly collaborative with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies that align with organizational priorities and elevate brand reputation.
• Proven ability to identify compelling narratives, pitch media effectively, and secure impactful earned coverage across national and trade outlets.
• Advanced writing and editing skills, with experience crafting press releases, executive messaging, thought leadership, and media materials with precision and clarity.
• Confidence and credibility to advise and partner with senior leaders and physicians on communications strategy, messaging, and media engagement.
• Ability to translate complex clinical and research concepts into clear, compelling, and patient-centered communications (strongly preferred in oncology or clinical research environments).
• Strong ability to work across marketing, digital, operations, and business development teams to deliver cohesive, integrated communications.
• Experience evaluating media coverage, sentiment, and performance metrics to inform strategy, optimize messaging, and demonstrate impact.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to build trust with journalists, internal stakeholders, and external partners to drive successful communications outcomes.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage sensitive issues, and respond quickly to evolving circumstances.

Skills

• Strategic mindset
• Strong storytelling skills
• Negotiation and relationship-building
• Media relations and pitching
• Thought leadership development
• Writing and editing
• Media monitoring and reporting
• Integrated communications planning
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Project management
• Media engagement and speaking
• Media coverage evaluation
• Internal and cross-functional communication

Benefits

This role is hybrid in our Nashville, TN office. Interested candidates should submit their application through https://www.scri.com/careers/. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026. Please ensure all required materials are included as outlined in the posting.