Senior Vice President, Pharma/Healthcare Communications

Job overview

The Senior Vice President, Pharma/Healthcare Communications role is hybrid, with listed offices in New York, NY; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; and Chicago, IL. Annual compensation is $123,000–$225,000. The role leads client work for FleishmanHillard’s healthcare practice, including its Health & Life Science team. The position provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for healthcare communications accounts, guiding teams and client programs, developing client relationships, and overseeing communications strategy and execution to support client business objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead strategic and day-to-day direction for Health & Life Science clients
• counsel clients and coordinate across agency teams
• manage and mentor staff and coordinate resources
• develop and edit client plans, creative programs, social strategy, and stakeholder communications
• build relationships with media, healthcare professionals, and third-party organizations
• oversee staffing, forecasting, and budgets
• identify growth opportunities
• manage program plans and profitability
• maintain client relationships
• foster inclusive teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior vice president

pharma communications

healthcare communications

health & life science

strategic communications

client leadership

media relations

hybrid

new york ny

washington dc

boston ma

chicago il

fleishmanhillard

$123k–$225k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires 15+ years of experience and pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience, including health and life sciences.

About the employer

FleishmanHillard is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.