Vice President, Communications Business Partner - Care Enablement

Reporting to the EVP, Communications and Corporate Affairs, the VP, Communications Business Partner-Care Enablement is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy that advances Care Enablement's business objectives and strengthens its internal and external narrative as one of the world's largest and most innovative dialysis MedTech businesses. The VP will oversee and develop a communications team and partners closely with Care Enablement's CEO and senior leadership (In-Center, Home / Critical Care, Commercial Operations, MSC, and others) to drive business goals, support transformation priorities, and increase engagement across a global, diverse employee base. The VP will collaborate with the other FME business segments (Care Delivery and VBC) and key global functions, including Global Medical Office, Government Affairs, Legal, HR, and IR, to ensure strategic alignment and consistent messaging across the company.

The position requires a seasoned communications leader who is a self-starter with exceptional judgement, communications competencies and leadership experience, with the experience and confidence to advise C-suite and senior leaders in a complex, highly matrixed global environment. The ideal candidate is both a proven leader and an enterprise storyteller who can simplify complex product, technology, and clinical concepts; manage multiple concurrent business priorities; and drive a coordinated communications strategy across global markets and channels. Experience navigating vertically integrated healthcare or MedTech (or parallel health care company) environments is preferred.

The successful candidate will be both and "thinker and a doer" who can bring strong news judgment, business acumen and communications breadth, with the ability to lead through complexity, change, and innovation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead integrated internal and external communications strategies that advance Care Enablement's business objectives and strengthen the company's reputation as the world leader in renal care and MedTech.

• Proactively work with business segment CEO and leadership to identify business-critical communication needs and ensure the work is resourced and aligned to segment and enterprise strategy, transformation priorities, and commercial goals.

• Leverage deep communications expertise to optimally position Care Enablement's product, innovation, quality, and commercial messaging across all venues and audiences.

• Support segment leadership with primary focus on segment CEO by preparing relevant executive communications, strategic narratives, presentations, and external-facing materials that effectively position the business in global markets and engage a diverse employee base that includes manufacturing and supply chain as well as commercial and functional teams.

• Act as strategic content integrator between technical / product experts and intended audiences, capturing complex medical and technical requirements and partnering with CoEs to ensure accurate, compliant and timely execution.

• Drive employee engagement, partnering closely with HR, by leveraging multiple channels (including video, podcasts, town halls, digital campaigns) tailored to global manufacturing, technical, commercial, and field-based teams.

• Lead MedTech-specific crisis and issue communications, including product quality and recall issues, and supply chain challenges.

• Collaborate effectively with the C&CA Centers of Excellence (CoEs) leveraging their expertise in media, reputation, digital, internal communications, and brand to elevate CE narrative and employee engagement.

• Serve as senior communications advisor to CE LT for all communications related topics.

• Participate as a member of both the C&CA Leadership Team and CE Leadership Team.

• Manage, develop, and retain a high-performing communications team to execute communications strategy across all areas within CE and drive the company's business.

• Work cross-functionally with all stakeholders, including Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Marketing, Legal, HR, Regulatory Affairs, Medical/Clinical Affairs, R&D, and other business segments, to ensure consistent, aligned, and compliant communications.

• Oversee CE communications budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources in support of business growth and market positioning.

• Manage global agency relationships and other vendors as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Manage global agency relationships and other vendors as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

• 15+ years of experience in communications, including PR, employee communications, business communications and marketing; demonstrated experience developing and managing global communications teams, plans and programs preferably within a public Fortune 500, MedTech, healthcare technology, or regulated life science environment.

• 5+ years working managing global teams.

• Experience partnering with C-suite leaders and senior executives as a strategic advisor, particularly in a complex, matrixed, innovation-driven business.

• Proven ability to establish credibility with senior leaders, and clearly and succinctly deliver verbal and written briefings, talking points, and strategic recommendations.

• Proven track record of results in public relations, innovation / product storytelling, and change communications.

• Proven success in leading employee communications and engagement strategies across diverse employee populations.

• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrated ability in handling major reputational issues, crises, and business issues.

• Experience supporting communications in MedTech, medical devices, diagnostics, pharma, clinical technology, or other regulated industries with complex product lifecycles.

• Familiarity with global regulatory environments and clinical evidence pathways, and experience partnering with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, or Quality is preferred.

• Understanding of commercialization processes, product launches, supply chain considerations, and market dynamics in technology-enabled healthcare.

• Ability to identify, assess, understand, and make appropriate recommendations to meet business needs across a rapidly evolving MedTech segment.

• Understanding of governmental issues that affect business priorities and regulatory contexts.

• Proven track record of leading global teams and working effectively within a highly matrixed organization.

• Excellent native-level English writing skills; second language a plus.

• Problem-solving skills and pragmatic, adaptable mindset, with a focus on developing creative, modern communications approaches.

• Ability to maintain poise under pressure.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Base salary range: $250,000 - $320,000

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

EOE, disability/veterans