Global Media Relations Director

Job Summary

To advance the company's reputation and strengthen stakeholder trust, the full-time salaried Global Media Relations Director will develop and execute a comprehensive media relations strategy, manage relationships with key media, and provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives, while working in a hybrid environment based in Northbrook, IL.

Key responsibilities

• Create and lead a proactive media relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Serve as the primary contact for top-tier media and stakeholders, securing high-impact media opportunities
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on complex communications matters, including issues and crisis management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications, particularly in healthcare or life sciences
• Demonstrated track record in media relations with top-tier healthcare and industry media
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel to executive leadership in a global corporate environment
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation influences and the ability to translate insights into effective communications strategies