Director, Communications

Open to remote within the US

Job Summary

This position is an exciting new role responsible for leading external and internal communications, content marketing, brand strategy and social media for Henry Schein One. The leader will build and manage a team of individuals who together drive awareness for and engagement with the Henry Schein One story. The role serves as the key liaison for press, industry analysts, and other key influencers for Henry Schein One, while partnering with parent company Henry Schein, Inc. on our media and press strategy. The role will lead and manage a team to develop our company narrative, build external brand awareness, and support our overall communications strategy.

What you will do

• Enhance and execute on Henry Schein One's company narrative and external brand strategy to educate customers, promote products, and increase brand awareness
• Partner closely with Executive team to ensure close alignment on consistent corporate messaging and branding across all channels
• Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to develop, organize and deliver public relations efforts to create community interest, awareness, understanding and support of Henry Schein One's vision
• Maintain a crisis communications preparedness plan
• Develop and support Henry Schein One's corporate announcement strategy
• Oversee social media and community management

• Lead compelling thought leadership and content to drive perception of company as a leader in the dental and oral health community
• Build and execute an internal communications strategy that advances the key priorities of the business and builds the Team's belief and confidence in the company's overall value proposition.
• Develop customer communications to inform of new and upcoming operational successes.
• Develop internal communications strategy and related content for key internal announcements, events, and initiatives.
• Create and manage overall narrative, messaging, brand positioning
• Provide direct communications support for the CEO and executive management of Henry Schein One

Qualifications

Must have:

• Typically 12 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience.
• Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.
• Broad and unique range of professional skills with an expert understanding of industry practices
• Outstanding proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Expert planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Use skill and influence to develop company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
• Expert in multiple technical and/or business skills
• Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relations
• Recognized in the industry as an expert
• Strong financial skills

Nice to have:

• Master's degree or global equivalent preferred.
• May hold two or more industry certifications.

The posted range for this position is $135,000 - $216,720 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a 20% bonus not reflected in the posted range.

What you get as a Henry Schein One Employee

• A great place to work with fantastic people.
• A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package! Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

About Henry Schein One

Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. Our company's products and services work together as one simple solution to provide users with a seamless and integrated experience.

Our company thrives because of our people. We believe in supportive, diverse, and inclusive workforce, inclusive environments, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages. We value innovation, teamwork, and encourage work-life balance.

One of many reasons why Henry Schein One (HS1) leads the industry is because of our products, services and most importantly our people. In 2022 HS1 was awarded one of the top places to work for in Utah. To learn more, click here: 2022 Best Companies To Work For | Henry Schein One

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Hawaii, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Puerto Rico, or other US Territories at this time.