Drug Information Association (DIA) is a neutral, multi-stakeholder, nonprofit, global scientific organization serving the pharmaceutical and medical products communities. The nearly 18,000 members in this professional association work in every facet of the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related products. DIA’s vision is to be the global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters innovation to raise the level of health and well-being worldwide. Its mission is to improve health and well being worldwide by providing forums to exchange vital information; delivering customized learning experiences; building and facilitating relationships; and offering a neutral global environment that operates independent of the influence of any one organization or authority. DIA operates as a financially independent nonprofit organization with a $30+ million annual budget and a staff of 115. The organization funds itself from meeting and membership fees.
For strategic communicators with experience in multi-channel communications, DIA is seeking a Director of Integrated Communications. Reporting to DIA’s Worldwide Executive Director, this person will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications and marketing initiatives for the association in order to create a strong and unified brand. The Director of Global Communications will oversee a team that includes global marketing support, publications, web-based content, and public relations, and will collaborate with and/or support DIA’s six regions to support their marketing and communications activities. This person will leverage the association’s integrated communications approach to achieve the organization’s business goals, including growing market share in the areas of membership, conference attendance, and sales of the association’s products and publications.
This professional will also: develop and execute public relations, media relations and corporate communications plans and activities; develop and refine the association’s core messages as well as messages for each of the association’s target audiences; develop business intelligence that informs organizational, brand and marketing strategies; plan marketing programs that meet the organization's business objectives; supervise the creation of electronic messages and print brochures that promote the association's brand and products; ensure that all departments and regional offices adhere to a single set of brand guidelines so that collateral materials throughout the organization offer a cohesive image; act as the liaison with outside communications agencies, in conjunction with department teams and internal project leads; develop and lead marketing and public affairs strategies in conjunction with the regional directors, comprising earned and paid media, grassroots efforts, coalition building, and market research; develop and track budgets; and create reports that measure the success of various communications and marketing programs.
Successful candidates should possess a master’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline; a minimum of 10 years experience working in communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs; a strong track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes in a competitive communications environment; a track record of successfully developing and executing marketing and communications plans; the ability to coach and support senior leaders as spokespeople; the ability to lead multiple teams/departments; strong leadership, project management, team building, problem-solving, negotiation and budgeting skills; and superior oral, written and presentation skills. Experience working in a global organization and in the pharmaceutical, health care or association industry preferred.
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James Zaniello
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