Director of Communications

Welcome systems thinkers. System builds software to help the world see and solve anything as a system, starting in healthcare. We are a Public Benefit Corporation driven by purpose and shaped by values. We hire systems thinkers who are motivated by our purpose, share our values, and have the skills to advance our mission. 

We are hiring a Director of Communications to join System's leadership team and to work closely with our founder to tell our story and amplify our mission and vision. This is our first Communications hire, and an exciting role for leaders who are purpose-driven, tech-minded, and can't help but see the whole system. This person will report to our Founder & CEO.

As Director of Communications, you will:

• Conceive and lead initiatives to increase System’s visibility in target industries, with an initial focus on healthcare and life sciences
• Identify stories of our impact and innovations and determine the best ways to communicate them (be that a scientific paper, an event, an op-ed, etc.)
• Develop and lead creative, brand, and communications strategy to support System’s business goals, working closely with our design team
• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members and relevant thought leaders
• Manage events and conferences
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support key business initiatives, such as product launches, corporate events, and partnerships
• Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions 
• Maintain a pulse on product through collaboration with our product and business development teams

The ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 3 years of strategic-level communications experience at a mission-driven organization
• A clear, effective communications style, both verbally and in text
• A go-getter attitude, you are extroverted by nature
• The ability to work in a fast-moving startup environment while effectively prioritizing and driving a variety of activities independently and in collaborations with other internal functions (ie: Product, Business Development, and Design)
• Experience in the health and life sciences sector is a plus 

The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $200,000.

We aspire to help the world see itself differently and build a more responsible and values-driven model of a tech company. We are backed by top-tier VCs in Silicon Valley and New York and leading angel investors and founded by the former VP Data at Spotify. To learn more about what motivates our social mission, we invite you to read our blog here.

We believe in the power of autonomous, interdisciplinary, and diverse teams; in agile development; and in leading with values, first principles, and clear high-level priorities backed by data. We believe in cultivating a growth mindset for our team — always learning, improving, being challenged, and having opportunities for professional and personal development.

System Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace, in person and online, free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Job applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America and must maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.