World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition is seeking a Global Director of Communications to lead its international communications strategy and activate its global network of more than 200 member organisations worldwide.
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, responsible for shaping how the Coalition communicates its mission, impact, and advocacy priorities in a clear, consistent, and evidence-driven way, while mobilising members behind the Coalition’s global priorities, research and campaigns.
About the Role
As Global Director of Communications, you will set and deliver a global communications strategy that strengthens awareness of ovarian cancer, supports advocacy and fundraising, and activates a diverse global network of member organisations behind shared priorities and campaigns.
You will lead a small, high-performing team and act as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategy & Leadership
- Own and deliver the global communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and leadership team
- Ensure consistent messaging through a strong, evidence-based “message house”
- Lead annual integrated communications planning across campaigns and priorities
Impact & Reporting
- Define and track communications KPIs linked to organisational impact, including member activation and engagement
- Translate data into clear insights and a compelling annual Impact Report
Membership Activation & Collaboration
- Develop and lead a membership activation strategy that mobilises the network behind the Coalition’s global priorities, evidence and advocacy asks
- Strengthen collaboration across 200+ member organisations
- Design and deliver a global membership survey
- Enable knowledge-sharing, best practice exchange, and peer-to-peer collaboration
- Drive member adoption and amplification of the Coalition’s evidence and Global Ovarian Cancer Charter
Issues & Reputation Management
- Lead global issues management and crisis communications planning
- Proactively protect and strengthen the Coalition’s global reputation
Campaigns & Awareness
- Lead global delivery of World Ovarian Cancer Day and key awareness initiatives, driving high levels of member-led activation and participation
- Ensure campaigns are adaptable, inclusive, and locally relevant
Media & Thought Leadership
- Develop a proactive global media strategy
- Build relationships with international and specialist media
- Position the Coalition as a trusted global voice in ovarian cancer advocacy
Digital & Channels
- Oversee website, social media, newsletters, and digital campaigns
- Ensure consistency, accessibility, and performance-driven content
Fundraising & Partnerships
- Support fundraising through strategic storytelling and donor communications
- Collaborate with partners to ensure clear, values-aligned messaging
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small communications team
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and learning-oriented culture
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Senior communications leadership experience in a global NGO, health, pharma/biotech industry or advocacy environment
- Proven ability to develop and deliver global communications strategies
- Strong experience in impact measurement, KPIs, and reporting
- Expertise in issues and reputation management
- Strong media relations and storytelling skills
- Experience managing teams and complex stakeholder networks
- Track record of activating or mobilising a member, chapter, or affiliate network behind shared campaigns, evidence, or advocacy goals
Desirable
- Experience in women’s health, cancer advocacy, or global health
- Experience supporting fundraising or corporate/pharma partnerships
- Familiarity with policy or evidence-based advocacy
Ways of Working
We are a small, global, mission-driven team working at pace. We value clarity, collaboration, curiosity, and accountability. This role requires someone equally comfortable thinking strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver.
Details
- Location: Fully remote
- Time commitment: Part-time (4 days per week)
- Reporting to: CEO
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role to recruitment@worldovariancancercoalition.org by July 5th.
If you are a strategic communications leader motivated by purpose and impact, and want to help shape global awareness and action around ovarian cancer, we would love to hear from you.