Head of Marketing Communications

Position - Head – Marketing Communication and Public Relations Location - Bangalore Work Mode – 5 day week from office Client - A long-established leader in the broader healthcare solutions space, the organisation operates multiple high-standard manufacturing facilities and serves professionals across major international markets. Known for its engineering depth, quality systems, and consistent delivery standards, it has built a reputation as a trusted partner within the clinical and life-sciences ecosystem. With a strong foundation, mature operations, and an expanding strategic agenda, the organisation offers an opportunity to lead communications for a brand recognised for reliability, innovation, and global credibility. Role Overview The Head of Marketing Communications & PR will be responsible for shaping the organisation’s narrative—externally and internally. You will design communication frameworks, protect and enhance brand equity, and ensure consistent storytelling across all touchpoints. This is a strategic + hands-on leadership position requiring strong judgement, cross-functional collaboration, and a sharp understanding of how communication influences culture, reputation, and growth. What You’ll Lead Communication Strategy & Narrative Design Build an end-to-end communication roadmap that strengthens brand positioning and supports business priorities. Develop a unified narrative for the organisation—focusing on thought leadership, category shaping, and clear articulation of the company’s value proposition. Media Relations & External Presence Lead PR outreach, media briefings, authored articles, press notes, and leadership visibility programmes. Ensure brand consistency across digital platforms, corporate announcements, and industry events. Coach and prepare senior leaders for public engagements, interviews, and panel appearances. Internal Messaging & Employee Engagement Establish a robust internal communication rhythm—newsletters, leadership notes, campaigns, and change communication. Strengthen culture, alignment, and employee awareness through clear, timely communication. Reputation, Issues & Preparedness Build and maintain a crisis response framework, ensuring communication is timely, accurate, and coordinated. Advise leadership during sensitive developments requiring careful narrative management. Cross-Functional Content & Stakeholder Alignment Partner with HR, marketing, operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to support programmes, product rollouts, and organisational updates. Ensure communication reflects modern expectations around quality, trust, sustainability, and governance. Team Leadership & External Partners Lead a four-member communication team—setting goals, strengthening skills, and driving clarity across deliverables. Manage agencies, vendors, and budgets to maximise visibility and messaging effectiveness. Analytics & Improvement Track communication impact through engagement insights, sentiment indicators, coverage quality, and campaign performance. Use data to refine content, improve communication channels, and drive continuous improvement. Who Will Thrive in This Role Someone who has built and executed communication charters for large or distributed organisations. Strong media relations experience with the ability to manage narratives across traditional and digital platforms. Excellent editorial judgement—able to simplify complex topics into compelling stories. Experience handling high-visibility situations or sensitive communication moments. Comfort working across regulatory, healthcare, or high-compliance industries is a plus. 8+ years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, PR, or brand strategy, with team leadership exposure. Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a similar field.