VP, Public Relations

Vice President, Public Relations

About Doximity

Doximity is transforming the healthcare industry by helping physicians be more productive and provide better patient care. As medicine's largest network in the United States, we are committed to building diverse teams with an inclusive culture that makes a direct impact on the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead a comprehensive public relations strategy supporting business objectives. Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on reputation, media strategy, and external narrative. Translate business strategy, product innovation, and data insights into compelling stories. Establish clear PR metrics, KPIs, and reporting.
• Media Relations and Thought Leadership: Own and elevate the company’s media presence, cultivating strong journalist relationships. Proactively identify and shape high-impact media opportunities. Design and manage executive thought leadership platforms. Oversee development of PR materials.
• Corporate Communications and Reputation: Lead reputation management initiatives. Partner closely with Brand, Marketing, Product, and Legal for message alignment. Anticipate emerging issues and prepare response frameworks. Oversee corporate announcements.
• Issues and Crisis Management: Build and maintain robust issues and crisis communications plans. Serve as a lead advisor during sensitive situations. Train executives and spokespeople on media engagement.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Serve as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team. Lead cross-functional PR planning processes. Manage PR budget, agency relationships, and vendor contracts.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in public relations or strategic communications, including substantial leadership responsibility.
• Significant experience in healthcare, health technology, life sciences, or closely related regulated industries.
• Proven track record of elevating a company’s reputation, driving media coverage, and shaping public narratives in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and managing agencies.
• Deep expertise in media relations, corporate communications, executive visibility, and issues/crisis management.
• Strong strategic thinking skills connecting market trends, health policy, and technology innovation to storytelling opportunities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, crafting clear, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Preferred: Experience leading PR for a high-growth health tech company; background working with clinical leaders; experience in both in-house and agency environments; global or multi-region communications experience.
• Personal Attributes: Strategic, externally oriented leader with strong business acumen. Highly proactive, opportunity-focused mindset. Sound judgment and discretion. Collaborative and low-ego. Commitment to integrity and transparency.