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Director of Marketing and Communications


Company : Deerfield Management Companies


Location : Durham, NC


Created : 2025-11-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Exciting Career Opportunity with Avance Care!Join ourrapidly expandingnetwork of 37 practice locations in the Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), the Charlotte Region, and Wilmington, NC.Avance Careis dedicated to elevating the standard of healthcare. As one of North Carolina's largest networks of independentprimary carepractices, we offercomprehensive servicesto support the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients.Our Director of Marketing and Communications will be responsible for creating and executing all marketing strategies for Avance Care, P.A., and overseeing the creation of promotional and informative materials across all communication channels. As the leader of the Marketing Department, this role will also be responsible for drafting external and internal communications, creating and optimizing multi-channel marketing campaigns, overseeing content design and production, and managing department budget and KPIs.Key Responsibilities:Develop the vision and strategy for the Marketing Department to align with Avance Care’s broader business goalsExpand and implement communication strategies, oversee media and public relations activities, and supervise external messagingResponsible for execution of annual comprehensive strategies that will drive revenue goals and increase brand awareness at state and national levelsConducts competitor analysis and track market trends to inform strategy and identify new opportunitiesOversee the creation, production, and distribution of content across all platforms, including websites, social media, press releases, and digital campaignsSystematically evaluate partners for digital, media, and brand marketing servicesCreate, optimize, and communicate key performance indicators, goals, budget, and forecasting for marketing channels and regularly report to Avance Care’s leadership team on KPI performance, iterating to optimize over timeBuild, implement, and oversee paid acquisition channels (e.g., SEO, paid search, social, affiliate, email, and SMS)Employ a data-driven approach to scale customer acquisition efficiently and effectively by testing across audience, channel, and messaging typesDesign and oversee the creation and production of website design and additional contentOptimize patient experience for patient engagement on website and mobileManage and evaluate Net Promoter Score performance and drive associated improvements throughout Avance CareHands on collaborative review of inbound and outbound marketing content alongside the marketing teamOnboard, manage, and maintain relationships with key marketing vendors, and build and retain a best-in-class agile and high-growth marketing teamManage and lead marketing team members, provide guidance, oversee day-to-day operations, and project execution with organizing company conferences, trade shows, and community engagement activitiesParticipate in the business development functions targeted at prospective practicesContribute to the implementation of new practices within Avance CareQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, or Master’s in Health Communication). preferred.5-10 years of progressive experience in healthcare marketing, communications, or related field required. Proven success in developing and implementing marketing strategies for healthcare organizations, including hospitals, clinics, or health systems.Experience managing digital marketing, social media, branding, and public relations initiatives.Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance) and ethical considerations related to health communications.Experience working with healthcare providers, administrative teams, or medical practices is advantageous.Skills & Competencies:Strong understanding of healthcare industry dynamics and patient engagement strategies.Expertise in marketing and communication tools such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, social media management, content management systems, and analytics tools.Ability to analyze market data and performance metrics to inform strategy.Excellent leadership and team management abilities.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, administrative, and executive teams.Creative problem-solving skills and strategic thinkingIf you are excited to join a growing organization focused onchanging the way healthcare is deliveredto patients in North Carolina, please submit your resume.Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen