Vice President, Health Media at Edelman | Chicago, IL | $95K/yr – $165K/yr

Edelman

Vice President, Health Media

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$95K/yr – $165K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Lead earned media for FDA-regulated pharma and health clients, shaping strategy, storytelling, and cross-functional counsel.

Must-have: 8+ years in earned media with pharma/biotech experience.
Standout: Strong leadership across cross-functional teams and senior client advisement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day earned media lead for large pharmaceutical and health clients, including global and U.S. brands operating in highly regulated environments
Lead media strategy across product launches, data milestones, pipeline announcements, and corporate reputation initiatives
Advise clients on media implications of FDA timelines, clinical trial data, approvals, safety updates, and policy or regulatory developments
Translate complex scientific, medical and technical information including clinical data, RWE, digital health platforms, and AI-enabled innovation into clear, compelling media narratives
Partner with medical, regulatory, legal, and analytics teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic impact
Guide the use of data, visuals, and digital assets to strengthen earned media performance and credibility
Secure high-impact coverage across national and local TV, radio, print, digital, and trade outlets
Lead media planning and execution for milestone announcements, executive visibility, media events, and desk-side briefings
Maintain and deepen strong relationships with top-tier health, science, business, and technology reporters
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across communications, marketing, public affairs, medical affairs, and regulatory

Requirements

8+ years of earned media experience, with significant work across pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients
Demonstrated experience navigating FDA regulations, clinical data communications, and compliance-driven review processes
Strong understanding of pharma technology, AI, data analytics, and innovation ecosystems

Preferred

Expertise across TV, radio, print, online, and trade media, including studio production, satellite media tours, and visual storytelling as well as a deep understanding of new media including influential news-influencers, substacks, podcasts and newsletters.
Ability to guide clients on how data and technology can enhance earned media impact
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
Proven ability to explain highly technical or regulated topics in clear, accessible ways
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior clients and internal stakeholders

Benefits

medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders. We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements. Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society. Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Founded in 1952

New York, NY, US

6.8K employees (1,328 in marketing)

www.edelman.com