Lead Marketing and Communications Consultant

Position Overview

This senior-level position provides strategic leadership for internal and external communications by implementing client program efforts and executing integrated marketing and communication initiatives. You will be accountable for achieving program deliverables and objectives by understanding requirements, tailoring work to meet needs, and protecting the company’s brands.

This is a remote role that may include travel to Telligen's corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. Candidates must reside within the state where the role is posted to be eligible for consideration.

Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country, serving state and federal government programs, employers, and health plans with clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, our people share in our success and drive the business forward.

Note: Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor marketing/communications team members
• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for select client programs
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external
• Collaborate with workgroups and key staff members to define marketing and communication needs and develop integrated solutions
• Provide strategic counsel to program leadership on communication approaches
• Manage deliverable schedules for projects including graphics, website design and functionality, white papers, newsletters, presentations, collateral, outreach and analysis
• Lead all internal and external communications functions to ensure consistent, cohesive, and effective messaging that fulfills program branding requirements
• Create presentations for meetings, conferences, and events
• Develop promotional materials such as brochures, newsletters, collateral materials, and white papers
• Lead the development of regular communications to clients, prospects, stakeholders, and other audiences including newsletters and electronic communications
• Establish program-wide processes and standards for communications
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and initiatives
• Implement quality control processes across all communication channels
• Develop and track program-level metrics and KPIs
• Resolve complex issues and remove barriers to success
• Ensure communication materials comply with company, customer, and regulatory standards by implementing editorial standards

Required Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business, journalism, marketing, or communications related field
• 7-10 years of experience in marketing and/or communications, with demonstrated expertise in web-based marketing, marketing collateral, websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases
• 3-5 years of team leadership experience
• Strong portfolio of strategic communications initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience
• Master’s degree in business, journalism, marketing, or communications related field