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Senior Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications - Research

Alzheimer's Association
$156,000- $165,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 05, 2025
Description Senior Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications - Research advances the Alzheimer's Association mission and strategic priorities by raising awareness, engaging researchers, health care providers, payers, and other stakeholders and driving business outcomes. Leads, trains and coaches a team of professionals to develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans. Responsible for the full range of strategic planning including providing counsel to senior leadership, overseeing project and division budgets, conceptualizing MarComm strategies, overseeing the development of action plans with cross-functional teams, removing barriers and enabling execution to bring those strategies to fruition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Serves as the lead strategic partner for Research and Medical Affairs providing counsel to senior leadership and driving marketing and communications initiatives to meet business objectives and strengthen the Association's brand in ways that advance our mission. * Leads a team of professionals to develop and implement cross-organizational, integrated marketing and communications plans to advance the organization's mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia. Plans include an overarching annual marketing and communications plan (or plans) and focused plans for priority initiatives as mutually agreed upon by Research & Medical Affairs and the relevant internal business partners. * Ensures integration across all pillars and a proactive approach to drive nationwide, regional, and community initiatives to support research and health care stakeholders and reach the people who need us most in the era of treatment. * Develops and implements a collaborative approach to planning and execution that brings together the various functions of Concern & Awareness, other marketing and communications functions across the organization, and the business leads and other relevant stakeholders. * Leverages all of the resources of Concern & Awareness, provides expert counsel to leadership, staff and volunteers for integrated marketing and communications on key priorities and issues. * Aligns integrated marketing and communications objectives to support business outcomes and key performance indicators to help achieve pillars' strategic plan objectives, with Concern & Awareness objectives also built into other pillars' plans * Works closely with the Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communications to develop and continually evolve planning processes, tools, and templates to drive outcomes; ensure integration, collaboration, and cohesiveness of the various plans while maintaining simplicity and efficiency. * Upholds and drives the organization's and the division's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reducing and heading off health inequities. * Ensures exemplary stewardship and effective use of resources to drive the greatest impact for the greatest number of people. * Performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Exceptional strategic thinker who is creative, enthusiastic and driven * Ability to translate complex information into digestible materials and campaigns for professional and lay audiencesPerspective includes the big picture and the views of various internal and external stakeholders * Assertive, proactive leadership who takes ownership of addressing and solving issues * Ability to engage, coach, develop and manage diverse staff and volunteers * Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills * Understanding of public health, healthcare, health equity, and the nonprofit role * Unimpeachable commitment to ethics, integrity, honesty, and support for fellow team members. * Excellent communicator with top-notch written, verbal and presentation skills * Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in research and health marketing, communications, or a related field. * 8+ years' experience, preferably in health, medical affairs and/or pharmaceutical marketing and communications. * Experience working with C-suite leadership, working in both field and national positions preferred. Position Location: Remote or Chicago, hybrid Full time based on 37.5-hour work week minimum Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 513 The Alzheimer's Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $156,000- $165,000. This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6% Reports To: VP, Integrated Marketing and Communications Who We Are: The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow. At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease. We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row. At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia. The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information. Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.