Director of Strategic Relations
Location: Norwalk, CT
Our client is a reputable non-profit organization located in Norwalk, CT, focused on uncovering science and extending lives in the oncology space. The organization drives discoveries for new treatments, accelerates groundbreaking clinical trials and fuels the most robust data-driven initiatives in cancer research.
They seek a Director of Strategic Relations to work closely with the Founder and the Chief Marketing and Development Officer in a multi-faceted position which involves brand strategy and positioning; communications; research + insights; and high end relationship establishment, management and nurturing (donors, influencers, partners, and celebrities). You will not only be a right hand person to the Founder and CMO but a critical internal and external brand evangelist with the ability to truly shape the story and message of the organization and be a part of saving lives!
** Please note that the role is currently remote and will require 1-2 days in the office a week once officially reopened.
Responsibilities:
-Work with Founder/CMO & Brand President to build and/or cultivate strong relationships with approximately 150 influencers, partners and donors at the highest-level. These include but are not limited to donors ($500K+), media, healthcare thought leaders/influencers, industry and academic partners, celebrities and leadership of other disease organizations.
-Work with Founder/CMO & Brand President to identify and engage top-tier, next level strategic partners and leaders outside of the organization and help expand these relationships in order to extend progress and impact
-Track and share relevant news releases and articles impacting strategy and business including: myeloma, cancer, business opportunities, technology, major donors, media & influencers, Honorary Board and celebrity friends, and, as appropriate, provide recommendations in terms of follow-up and engagement.
-Spearhead strategy and execution for all pre-meeting preparation and post-meeting follow-up with audiences identified above.
-Study and understand the healthcare landscape to identify and recommend thematic opportunities for communication of thought leadership for the Founder/Chief Mission Officer.
-Support/build Founder/Chief Mission Officer & Brand President’s brand thought leadership platform digitally (to complement speaking, writing and media work).
-Liaise with Marketing and Development teams to ensure development and timely distribution of content to build and strengthen these key relationships.
-Track and nurture key relationships; important dates, etc.
-Track the social media of key relationships
-Develop outreach
-Identify up and coming partners and other thought leaders in the space
-Identify new speaking opportunities for Founder/Chief Mission Officer & Brand President
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree or higher; MBA strongly preferred
-Minimum of 5+ years’ experience preferably in a brand-focused role within an innovative and disruptive direct-to-consumer for-profit organization
-Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
-Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking.
-Intellectual curiosity; a critical and strategic thinker with a commitment to innovation and problem-solving.
-Dynamic, highly responsive, flexible and self-directed with the ability to rapidly integrate into the organization’s culture.
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Send your resume to jodi@trurecruitment.com.