- Develop and oversee implementation of comprehensive public affairs strategies and campaigns to bolster company’s positioning within the industry and among its target audiences- Collaborate with communications team to ensure a cohesive media strategy with respect to campaigns- Cultivate and expand local, regional, and national partnerships - Create and coordinate campaigns that connect various cross-functional resources to accomplish goals - Lead efforts to provide charitable contributions and grants to non-profit entities and foundations- Develop educational and advocacy materials- Anticipate challenges/obstacles and establish proactive plans designed to respond to and mitigate issues that could impact company's reputation- Manage multiple agency relationships- Develop and manage employee engagement and volunteer programs- Facilitate meetings between executives and key external stakeholders- Determine, maintain, and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations- Provide briefings, reports on external outreach initiatives and issues management tracking- Support executive visibility programs

- Identify opportunities, develop action plans, and manage the execution of internal, executive, and external public relations programs- Protect and enhance CBR's reputation among employees, health care professionals, consumers, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders- Provide strategic counsel to cross-functional partners (e.g. Marketing, Medical Affairs), internal/external clients, and management on business-related efforts and initiatives - Oversee agency management and ensure optimal use of budget for external affairs programming- Engage with influential business, consumer, and trade reporters (both proactively and reactively) to enhance and protect the company’s reputation as well as advance business objectives- Develop story outlines, positioning, and key messaging for the business- Create and oversee the executive communications strategy- Identify and assess reputational issues to counsel management on potential business impact and influence decision-making process- Develop multimedia, content, and digital strategies to complement key public relations campaigns- Establish metrics to measure effectiveness of internal and external communication efforts- Interface with various division and corporate constituencies, including medical affairs, marketing, regulatory, and senior management- Oversee development of messages, press materials, and other corporate communications tools- Develop strategic communications and competitive positioning with particular emphasis on competitive environment and marketplace- Coach senior executives and third-party spokespeople on delivery of key messages

· Responsible for overall operations, including marketing and public relations· Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the International Cord Blood Symposium· Manage organization's financial assets; Administer grants and contracts· Ensure compliance with Board directives and federal and state requirements· Build and maintain partnerships with members of the international cord blood community, including health care professionals, scientists, industry representatives, government officials, patients, and advocates

· Advise on the development of external communications strategies that support the legislative and regulatory objectives of client· Compose editorials, press releases and other written communications, including legislative analysis· Track federal, state legislative and regulatory actions· Maintain social media networks

· Create, develop, and edit content for a publication that examines California's state electoral map following redistricting

· Manage media relations, communication strategies, and public education campaigns across the state of California· Write and distribute materials to the media, including Op-eds, press releases and news advisories· Create, develop, and manage web communications, including the association's Web site and social media platforms· Direct the production of weekly, monthly and quarterly e-newsletters· Build and maintain relationships with California State Legislature staff members and state agency officials· Design and oversee legislative publications; Administrate legislative internship program

· Responsible for the public affairs activities of the legislative branch agency, including interaction with public and private interest groups, foreign visitors, and personnel from the legislative and executive branches· Respond to media inquiries; Write, develop, and manage web communications, including the agency’s official website and the Director's Blog· Compile daily news clips; Manage conference calls; Coordinate logistics for press events; Draft media-related documents, including press releases, event advisories and other related materials; Manage press email distribution lists· Manage congressional requests for information or assistance; Attend and report on congressional hearings relevant to pending CBO research