Sr Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing - Remote US
It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
The Senior Director, Corporate Communications and Marketing leads Sarah Cannon Research Institute's enterprise communications strategy, strengthening organizational reputation, stakeholder engagement, and business growth. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and oversees internal and external communications, executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, reputation management, and employee engagement.
The Senior Director leads a team responsible for media relations, communications, digital marketing, and strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging, strong brand positioning, and alignment with organizational priorities.
This is a US-based remote position; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.
Key Responsibilities for success include:
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Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with SCRI's mission, growthobjectives, and business priorities.
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Adviseexecutive leadership on communications strategy, reputation management, media engagement, crisis communications, and key stakeholder relations.
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Lead enterprise-wide internal and external communications programs, ensuring consistent messaging across channels and audiences.
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Direct executive communications initiatives, including leadership messaging, town halls, employee communications, and thought leadership programs.
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Oversee media relations activities, including proactive outreach, press releases, media training, interview preparation, and reputation management as well as other duties assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
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10+ years minimum experience leading corporate communications in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or related industries required.
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3-5+ years' experience as a people leader managing marketing or communications professionals
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Expertisein media relations, executive communications, employee communications, thought leadership, crisis communications, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
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Experience advising senior executives and serving as a strategic communications partner to organizational leadership.
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Proven success leading communications and marketing functions, aligning brand positioning, messaging, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
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Knowledge of healthcare, oncology, clinical research, and biopharmaceutical development environmentspreferred.
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to piv