Vice President, Health and Life Sciences

FleishmanHillard•Washington, DC

2d•$77,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FleishmanHillard has an immediate opening for a Vice President to join our dynamic and collaborative Health & Life Science practice. We’re seeking energetic professionals with good instincts, who are early adopters and self-starters, and have an adventurous spirit and passion for collaboration. Our culture values talented, nimble, creative people who are both exemplary leaders and effective team players. This position provides the opportunity to work on exciting neuroscience communications programs for a leading healthcare brand, develop key relationships with healthcare industry clients, and manage outreach to the media, third-party organizations, healthcare professionals and consumers. Influencer and social campaigns, product launches, medical congresses, patient storytelling, awareness days and disease education programs are a few of the exciting projects you will support alongside an integrated team of subject matter experts and specialists. FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years' experience. Biotech, pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience within a communications agency or equivalent is required.
Strong client relationship and project management skills and the ability to provide strategic counsel, build and lead account teams, mentor junior-level staff, and execute work that achieves business objectives.
Deep understanding of the regulatory process, and the ability to communicate clinical data into lay language that resonates across target stakeholders.
Knowledge of health and life science media landscape; understanding of the role earned, owned, digital, and social media play in integrated communications strategies.
Execute strategic outreach plans to external audiences via social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Meta, etc.), media partners, third-party organizations, healthcare professionals, media, etc.
Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, including the ability to develop press materials and communications plans.
Direct responsibility for strategic thinking; anticipating issues, trends, and connections, and translating those insights into actionable ideas for the client and our healthcare team.
Knowledge of project management and regulatory approval processes; can provide guidance to teams regarding tools such as Veeva, Asana, Khoros, etc.
Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day activities for the health and life science practice’s account teams, including developing strong client relationships, working with senior team members to help oversee projects, and providing client counsel.
Support in the development and implementation of strategic plans and communications campaigns across key stakeholders that align with client business objectives and deliver results.
Develop high-quality written materials, including comprehensive communications plans, press materials, social copy, client correspondence, and media monitoring reports.
Facilitate teamwork within account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients.