Account Director, Public Relations (Health) at Highwire | Boston, MA | $110K/yr – $150K/yr

Highwire

Account Director, Public Relations (Health)

Boston, MA (Remote)

$110K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic health-care communications leadership and client partnership at Highwire, with senior counsel, media relations, and growth across digital health, life sciences, and healthcare tech.

Must-have: 7+ years in agency PR/communications; healthcare or life sciences experience.
Standout: 3–4 direct reports and seasoned budget/resource management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead health clients across sectors including digital health, healthcare technology, health services, medical innovation, and emerging health solutions.
Develop integrated communications strategies that build brand credibility, visibility, and measurable business impact.
Provide strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, industry trends, and media engagement strategies.
Translate complex healthcare topics into compelling, accessible narratives for business, healthcare, and consumer audiences.
Serve as a senior client contact, ensuring programs are delivered on time and exceed expectations.
Identify opportunities to expand client programs and deepen partnerships.
Partner with clients on executive visibility, thought leadership, and healthcare industry storytelling initiatives.
Manage budgets, forecast hours, and ensure efficient resource allocation across teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier healthcare, medical, business, and technology media.
Lead proactive media relations strategies that secure high-impact coverage and elevate client visibility.

Requirements

7+ years of PR, communications, or marketing experience in an agency environment.
Experience working with healthcare, health technology, or life sciences clients.
Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications programs that drive measurable results.
Strong understanding of the healthcare media landscape and industry trends.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Experience managing multiple client accounts and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior team members.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Strategic, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
Passion for healthcare innovation and communicating complex health topics effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
401(k) plan with employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
Paid parental leave benefits
Commuter benefits
Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
Monthly technology reimbursement

Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency built at the intersection of innovation and industry.We help ambitious brands navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated capabilities across strategic marketing communications, creative, and insights, we bring clarity where there’s noise – and influence where it matters most.Our team operates at the speed of change, delivering bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B tech, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, financial services, and beyond.Whether you’re preparing for IPO, entering a new market, or reshaping your category, we’re the partner that helps you rise above.Highwire. Above all.

San Francisco, California, USA

184 employees (40 in marketing)

www.teamhighwire.com