Account Director / Vice President, Healthcare Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day execution across multiple accounts for our roster of global biopharmaceutical, medical technology, diagnostics, healthcare services and healthcare technology clients
• Understand the client’s overall business objectives and develop strategies to effectively support and promote specific campaigns
• Develop / refine corporate messaging to ensure clients’ value propositions are conveyed in a clear and compelling way
• Actively research, plan and develop strategic corporate communications programs including media relations, thought leadership and social media components
• Drive proactive efforts to identify and secure media opportunities and achieve meaningful results for clients
• Participate in special situations projects including: M&A and crisis communications
• Assist with business development efforts and support the team’s external marketing efforts
• Develop, and oversee development of a wide range of client content, including press releases, bylined articles, media pitches, and digital content
• Maintain strong relationships with healthcare, business, financial and trade media
• Effectively manage account teams, including budget and staffing

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant agency or corporate communications experience
• Experience working on integrated communications programs, including investor relations, preferred
• B.S/B.A in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field
• Proven healthcare media relations experience necessary
• Experience working in the healthcare sector required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage clients and accounts, including managing junior staff, client issues, budgets, etc.
• Previous experience in business development, including research, RFPs, and pitching client prospects is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and proactively anticipate client needs
• Strong writing skills and experience overseeing development of a wide range of corporate content and materials, including messaging, presentations, press releases, media pitches and social media posts
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments