Public Affairs & Public Relations Manager (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Public Affairs & Public Relations Manager (Healthcare): Developing and executing strategic external communications programs for the Health division with an accent on media relations, brand visibility, and reputation management. Focus on nurturing strategic partnerships with healthcare media, managing crisis communications, and integrating GenAI tools into communication workflows.

Location: Hybrid (8 days/month) in Waltham, MA, USA. Preferred candidate located in Waltham or able to work EST hours.

Salary: $107,500 - $188,400 USD

Company

Global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for healthcare and education.

What you will do

• Develop and execute PR/external communications plans supporting Health division strategies and business priorities.
• Nurture strategic partnerships with Tier 1 media, trade publications, and industry analysts to increase visibility.
• Write and distribute communication assets, including press releases, bylined articles, and crisis holding statements.
• Support executives with media training, talking points, and speaking engagement proposals.
• Monitor and measure PR performance using tools like Meltwater and Public Relay.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure consistent messaging across priority markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• At least 7 years of media relations/external communications experience in a corporate or agency environment.
• Established network of contacts across Tier 1 media, trade publications, and broadcast.
• Experience in crisis communications, including legal and investor relations.
• Native fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees or certifications in external communications and marketing.
• Experience with AI prompting and GenAI tools in communications.
• Fluency in other European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial security via 401(k), FSA, and HSA options.
• Work-life balance with vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Professional growth through a Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Commuter benefits for office travel.