Associate Vice President, Enterprise Clinical Services Internal Communication

Advocate Aurora Health

. Develop and implement innovative communication strategies and activation plans aligned with Enterprise Clinical Services and enterprise business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87 - $139 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in strategic communications, organizational change, and transformation within complex organizations. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and develop effective communication strategies that align with business objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement.

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Strategic Communications ExperienceExecutive CommunicationChange CommunicationLeadership AdvisoryOrganizational Change

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Hard Skills

Internal CommunicationsCommunication Strategy DevelopmentChange ManagementContent DevelopmentCommunication Measurement Frameworks

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceRelationship ManagementJudgment and DiscretionCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Multimedia Content DistributionIntranetEmail CommunicationVideo ProductionPrint Media

Industry Keywords

Healthcare CommunicationOrganizational AlignmentPatient ExperienceAcute CareAmbulatory Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement innovative communication strategies and activation plans aligned with Enterprise Clinical Services and enterprise business objectives, culture, and transformation priorities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, including Enterprise CEOC members, on complex communication needs, organizational change, sensitive issues, crises, and strategic initiatives
Lead people, engagement, leadership activation, and change communication strategies
Translate complex business and clinical strategies into clear, concise, and compelling messages for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, leaders, and teammates
Partner with People Operations and Optimization to develop and distribute multimedia content across internal channels, including the intranet, email, town halls, video, and print
Collaborate with People Activation Events to develop enterprise leadership events, town halls, and other activation experiences
Lead storytelling connecting acute and ambulatory care priorities, safety, quality, and patient experience to Advocate Health’s enterprise strategy and purpose
Ensure communication consistency and alignment across Clinical Services, divisions, areas, departments, and broader enterprise messaging
Advance listening and two-way communication strategies and facilitate meaningful organizational dialogue
Represent Enterprise Clinical Services through communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms
Establish best-practice measures to evaluate communication and engagement efforts and continuously improve strategies and capabilities
Lead and develop a high-performing communications team while fostering strategic partnership, collaboration, business acumen, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten or more years of progressive strategic communications experience, including significant experience in internal communications, organizational change, and transformation
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and providing communication counsel on complex business priorities, sensitive issues, and organizational change
Experience partnering across People, Legal, Operations, Marketing, and clinical leadership
Proven track record of establishing and leading strategic internal communication and change programs within a large, complex organization
Experience building communication capabilities that strengthen organizational alignment, engagement, and effectiveness
Proven success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing communications teams
Deep expertise in executive communication, leadership advisory, change communication, and transformation strategy
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex business and clinical priorities into clear, engaging stories
Enterprise mindset with experience influencing and leading across highly matrixed organizations
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and risk management capabilities
Ability to balance strategic thinking, relationship management, and high-quality execution
Excellent executive presence, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-influence skills
Preferred: strategic communications leadership experience within healthcare or another large, highly complex, mission-driven organization
Preferred: experience communicating with clinical audiences, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical leaders
Preferred: experience leading communication strategies related to acute care, ambulatory care, safety, quality, or patient experience
Preferred: experience developing communication measurement frameworks and using engagement insights to improve communication effectiveness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program