Senior Director, External Communications, Thought Leadership

🕒 August 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $168k - $231k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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Lyra Health

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2015

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

☁️ SaaS

💰 $235M Series F on 2022-01

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • SaaS

Lyra Health is a mental health company that partners with organizations to deliver comprehensive and effective global workforce mental health benefits. By providing evidence-based mental health care, Lyra Health boosts employee well-being and drives business impact. Their platform offers high-quality mental health support through a global network of professionals, utilizing AI matching technology to connect members quickly with suitable providers. Lyra Health serves families, couples, adults, and children, offering support for diverse mental health needs. Their programs aim to improve employee health, productivity, and reduce healthcare costs while providing a seamless member experience.

📋 Description

• Create and execute communication plans with the executive team • Guide the company’s strategic communication plan and narrative • Act as a trusted partner to executives • Prepare and coach spokespeople for media interviews, speeches, and internal events • Build corporate messaging, themes, and storylines to increase brand awareness and protect reputation • Drive thought leadership programs, particularly for the clinical team • Write and oversee press releases, bylined articles, presentations, and other original content • Establish and maintain relationships with key media outlets and industry analysts • Establish communication processes and measure program impact • Manage and develop the media relations and executive communications teams • Report to the VP of Communications and Corporate Affairs • Connect brand, corporate affairs, executive communications, marketing, and multiple business verticals • Build platforms for clinical experts

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of communications experience, including media relations and executive communications • Background in health care preferred • Track record of building and maintaining external media relationships and internal trust among executives • Ability to develop big-picture strategy while remaining hands-on with execution • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to earn trust with senior leaders • Exceptional writing skills • Ability to turn complex, technical, or sensitive topics into clear, compelling stories • Experience building successful thought leadership programs, preferably in technology or healthcare • Organizational skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, high-growth environment • Culturally responsive communication approach • History of working effectively across internal departments

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances • Lyra for Lyrians coaching and therapy services • Equity through discretionary restricted stock units • Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays • Paid parental leave • 401K with up to 3% matching • Monthly tech allowance • Well-being perks and activities • Surprise swag • Regular community celebrations