Uw Health

Director, Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing

Uw Health$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Market Research, or a related field required.
  • Master's Degree in a relevant subject area preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in developing and accelerating brand strategy required.
  • Experience leading a digital advertising function preferred.
  • Experience in developing brand ambassador programs preferred.
  • Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of bold marketing strategies to enhance the brand.
  • Drive integrated marketing campaigns and digital engagement strategies.
  • Manage a team of brand strategy, creative, and media professionals.
  • Oversee relationships with external marketing partners, including the lead advertising agency.
  • Shape future healthcare marketing through responsible AI adoption.
  • Collaborate with executive leaders and community stakeholders to advance organization priorities.
  • Evolve the UW Health brand strategy across a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and retirement plans.
  • Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Flexible schedules promoting work-life balance.
  • Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing resources for overall support.
  • Tuition benefits for career advancement coursework.
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new applicants.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, scheduled to work Monday through Friday with core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is hybrid with a regular need to work onsite in Madison, WI to support organizational priorities. Off hours availability may be required.

Director, Brand Strategy & Digital Marketing

Shape one of the most recognized healthcare brands in the nation. Drive innovation. Build connections. Inspire trust.

As the Director of Brand Strategy & Digital Marketing, you'll lead the development of bold marketing strategies that strengthen our brand, elevate our reputation, and connect patients, employees, providers, and communities to the care that matters most.

You'll lead a team of brand strategy, creative and media professionals and manage relationships with external marketing partners, including our lead advertising agency.

This role provides enterprise leadership for brand strategy, digital marketing, sports partnerships, consumer insights, and responsible AI adoption in marketing

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and evolve the UW Health brand strategy across a growing, nationally recognized healthcare organization.
  • Drive integrated marketing campaigns, digital engagement strategies, and high-profile partnership initiatives.
  • Partner with executive leaders, clinicians, operational teams, and community stakeholders to advance organizational priorities.
  • Shape the future of healthcare marketing through the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.


At UW Health, you will have:
  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area such as Marketing, Communications, Market Research, or a related field Required
  • Master's Degree in a relevant subject area such as Marketing, Communications, Market Research, or a related field Preferred


Work Experience
  • 7 years relevant experience in developing and accelerating brand strategy and positioning at a product/department/functional level Required
  • Experience leading an advertising function with an emphasis on digital advertising Preferred
  • Experience developing brand ambassador programs Preferred
  • Experience leading brand integration of acquired organizations Preferred
  • Experience in a large academic or complex health program that included Marketing/Communications services Preferred
  • Prior management experience Preferred


Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits

About Uw Health

UW Health University Hospital is a 515-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of only two in Wisconsin. UW Health University Hospital has seven intensive care units, pediatric, neonatal, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery). UW Health University Hospital was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 16th best hospital in the United States and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin in the publication's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, earning national rankings in 10 adult and 6 pediatric specialties. Additionally, UW Health University Hospital was ranked as the 22nd best hospital in the United States and #84th Best Hospitals in the world by Newsweek in 2022. UW Health describes itself as "the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison." It is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is also the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, and is a teaching affiliate of Edgewood College's Henry Predolin School of Nursing. UW Health University Hospital is home to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. UW Health also operates the American Family Children's Hospital, a 110-bed pediatric hospital located adjacent to University Hospital, as well as UW Health at the American Center, a 59-bed hospital and emergency room located on the Northeast Side of Madison. Additionally, UW Health operates a network of outpatient clinics at over 80 sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and has partnerships with UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, Beloit Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. UW Health also has an affiliated insurance company, Quartz Health Solutions, Inc., operated in partnership with UnityPoint Health and Gundersen Health System.
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