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 organisations narrativeexternally 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 Youll 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 organisationfocusing on thought leadership, category shaping, and clear articulation of the companys 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 rhythmnewsletters, 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 teamsetting 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 judgementable 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.
• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business, or a similar field.