Vice President OR Senior Vice President - Health Media

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive health media strategy and client counsel for a senior health PR role focused on biotech/pharma audiences.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in health PR with proven high-impact media relations.
  • Standout: Experience leading cross-functional teams and business development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop strategic health media and communications programs for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, including business storytelling, consumer outreach, HCP engagement, and advocacy.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert counsel and supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee high-level media strategy and execution, including media relations with top-tier health and lifestyle outlets, influencer engagement, and integration of PR into broader marketing initiatives.
  • Drive creative campaign development, leading teams through program planning, execution, and analysis.
  • Manage media programs for product launches, disease awareness, brand initiatives, and reactive media needs.
  • Monitor health industry trends, regulatory processes, and media landscape changes to inform strategy and execution.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, and mentor junior staff, emphasizing growth, diversity, and creativity.
  • Manage cross-functional teams, providing leadership, direction and guidance to ensure we deliver our best work and exceed client expectations
  • Contribute to business development, supporting new client acquisition, organic growth, and strategic pitches.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of public relations or communications experience, with a strong background in health media and healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. Biotech experience a plus.
  • Proven track record in executing high-impact media relations and integrated communications strategies within the health landscape.
  • Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to provide insightful, strategic counsel and manage high-level relationships.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams and budgets, with strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Expert knowledge of healthcare regulations, data, and industry practices; oncology experience is a plus.
  • Creative problem-solver, adept at developing and executing innovative communications campaigns.
  • Financial acumen and experience managing client budgets and account profitability.
  • Superior writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and navigate media challenges.
  • Committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Preferred

  • Oncology experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k (with discretionary employer match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
  • 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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Porter Novelli

Porter Novelli is the strategic communications company, fueled by innovation, empowering clients to do business better in an ever-changing world.

Founded in 1972
New York, New York, USA
970 employees (160 in marketing)

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